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OFT consults over irresponsible lending

The Office of Fair Trading has launched a consultation on draft guidance setting out...

Scottish Provident improves critical illness cover

Scottish Provident has extended the number of critical illnesses and disabilities it covers on...

FSA slammed by parliament over the Dunfermline

The Scottish Affairs Committee has concluded that FSA failed in its supervision of Dunfermline...

Regulator imposes public censure on Cheshire Life & Pensions

The FSA has imposed a public censure on a Derbyshire financial advice firm for...

Tiuta moves back into 75% LTV bridging

Specialist lender Tiuta is returning to 75% bridging funding It is offering facilities of 75%...

Call for national savings scheme for first-time buyers

Almost 80% of Britons believe the Government should encourage young first-time homebuyers to start...

Just Retirement buoyed despite equity release decline

Just Retirement has reported record sales in the three months to 30 June, although...

Moneysupermarket.com welcomes Abbey’s new lending criteria

Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at moneysupermarket.com, says that Abbey's new lending criteria, including...

Sunderland next location on RBS forum tour

RBS Intermediary Partners (RBS IP) will be holding its next Partners FORUM at the...

PMS to return to Northern Ireland

PMS is to hold its second Northern Ireland Roadshow of 2009 at the Ramada...

RPS secures interim SRB authorisation

Residential Property Solutions (RPS) has been granted interim authorisation by the FSA to conduct...

Beware inexperienced outsourcers, warns HML

HML has warned lenders and mortgage asset owners to exercise extreme caution when outsourcing...

Connells develops tranche management system

Connells Group has launched eTMS, a new electronic tranche management system for its restricted...

Call for government review into equity release

Baroness Patricia Hollis has led calls for a formal government review into the use...

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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...