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Mortgage Vision event schedule unveiled

Mortgage Brain, Halifax and Woolwich mortgages from Barclays, have launched a series of Mortgage...

CBI calls for return of MIG

The boss of the CBI has called for a revitalised Mortgage Indemnity Guarantee scheme. In...

Lloyds TSB improves mobile banking service

Lloyds TSB customers now have access to a revamped mobile banking facility. The service is...

ARLA wants government assistance to meet energy goals

35% of UK landlords are unaware of the energy performance of their properties, according...

Platform holds 10th broker forum

Intermediary lender Platform held its 10th forum for broker this week. The aim was to...

The latest SoundAdvice is out!

BestAdvice's latest SoundAdvice podcast is now available. This episode discusses the hurdles brokers face placing...

Nationwide claims online crown

Nationwide has claimed to be the leading provider of online mortgage completions. Citing&lta href=&quothttps://olb2.nationet.com/applications/map/mapui/start.aspx&quot&gt figures...

Y3S gains preferred packager status for Omni Capital

South Wales broker Y3S has become the latest bridging packager to be offered 'Preferred...

84% rise in rent arrears calls for debt charity

Debt advice charity helpline National Debtline has seen an 84% increase in the number...

EXCLUSIVE: large loan hurdles revealed

Latest research from Kensington reveals that lenders tightening their credit scoring criteria is the...

Expat entrepreneurs feel vindicated by decision to go abroad

70% of expat entrepreneurs believe they have achieved more by starting up a business...

Money Advice Trust backs private member&’039s bill

The Money Advice Trust has called for debt management firms to be required to...

Property prices remain stable

UK house prices rose by just 0.1% in September, according to the Nationwide Building...

Aldermore adds to invoice finance team

Aldermore has appointed Martyn Price as a regional manager in its invoice finance team. He...

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Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

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The Cambridge backs care leavers fund

The Cambridge Building Society has committed £22,500 over three years to support a new...

Equity Release Group reports 11% rise in case volumes

Equity Release Group has reported an 11.1% year-on-year rise in case volumes for the...

Mortgage arrears fall again as possessions edge up in Q1

Mortgage arrears declined across both residential and buy-to-let lending in the first quarter of...

MAB Foundation launches £20k grant initiative

The MAB Foundation has launched a one-off £20,000 follow-on funding initiative to mark its...

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