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Fixed rate adoption via intermediaries &quotat record levels&quot

Paragon's Financial Advisor Confidence Tracker research, a panel survey of mortgage intermediaries, found that...

North-south divide appearing in housing market

8% more chartered surveyors expect prices to rise rather than fall over the next...

Mortgage levels up almost a quarter

There were 45,000 house purchase loans, worth £5.9 billion, up 23% from 36,500 loans...

Double digit house price fall year-on-year

UK house prices in June were 10.7% lower than one year ago, according to...

Cattles sells invoice discount business

experienced management team with the resources needed for continued expansion

No alternative to equity release by 2029?

Over 65s will own at least £1.5 trillion of equity in their homes by...

Credit crunch sees 17% drop in average LTV

The average LTV has fallen from 91% in August 2007 - when the credit...

ADVICE: You need trust and confidence

Advisers who inspire trust and confidence should make the most of clients' protection needs,...

FSA criticised by Treasury Committee over arrears approach

The Treasury Committee has told the FSA to take robust stance on what it...

Worklifelive.com selects EDGE and Savills

EDGE and Savills Private Finance have teamed up to provide services for worklifelive.com, a...

Leap in remortgaging enquiries

Unbiased.co.uk has reported that that those looking for advice on re-mortgaging increased to a...

RDR costs pose challenge to firms

20% of IFA firms can not estimate the financial impact of Retail Distribution Review...

Non-disclosure critical illness rejections on the wane

Research by protection specialists LifeSearch has revealed that insurers are now paying out on...

L&G launches three new over 50s’ life plans

Legal & General is launching three new guaranteed acceptance life insurance plans for the...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...