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RBS appoints new intermediary head

Graham Felstead has been appointed director of intermediary mortgages and direct brands for RBS...

Cattles confirms invoice finance discussions

Cattles has confirmed that it is in advanced negotiations with a preferred purchaser over...

Davenham remains loss-making

Davenham has reported that it is still making a loss In a trading update for...

BDM shake-up at Paymentshield

Paymentshield is reorganising its field sales force, with its business development managers moving to...

Another IFA front & back office solution launched

SimplyBiz has partnered with IntelliFlo to launch a front and back office solution to...

Equity release mystery shop finds major failings

An undercover investigation conducted by Which? Magazine has found significant flaws in the quality...

Tenants confident in securing discounts

Almost three quarters of tenants seeking property to rent on FindaProperty.com intend to negotiate...

New homes still in short supply

The average price of a new home fell by 0.5% in June 2009, following...

Recovery in rent levels

Average UK rents rose for a second consecutive month in June according to Your...

Wright & Wright helps secure SRB authorisation for Buy House

Regulatory and conveyancing law firm Wright & Wright Solicitors, has revealed FSA Sale and...

Mortgage Brain allows direct product sourcing

Mortgage Brain's sourcing system now includes all available direct products. Other sourcing systems such as...

Combined front and back office insurance solution unveiled

Focus Solutions has signed an agreement with Mastek to provide a combined front and...

Tory plans won’t work, says compliance provider

The Conservative Party's plan to reform the system of banking regulation have been criticised...

IFAs remain confident in equity release

Hodge Lifetime has published its latest figures which reveal that IFAs' confidence in 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...