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Seven in 10 SMEs unaware of broker benefits

A new survey has found that more than 70% of small and medium-sized enterprises...

eCapital expands Welsh presence with regional sales hire

eCapital Commercial Finance has strengthened its UK sales team with the appointment of Lee...

Bibby Financial Services secures three-year funding extension

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has renewed its core securitisation facility in a deal that...

Secured lending surges as homeowners unlock value from property

Secured lending in the UK has risen sharply in the first quarter of 2025,...

The steep price of solo retirement

Single pensioners face a markedly higher financial burden in retirement than their coupled counterparts,...

Luminosity joins Primis network on launch day

A new protection advice firm, Luminosity, has officially launched today and joined the Primis...

Advise Wise expands solicitor panel with Gilroy Steel

Advise Wise has announced the addition of Gilroy Steel Solicitors to its specialist solicitor...

Barclays cuts affordability rates to widen access to home ownership

Barclays has reduced its affordability rates for residential mortgages, in a move that will...

AMI warns FCA mortgage review could erode consumer protection

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has issued a sharp warning that the Financial...

Zenzic Development Finance triples loan capacity with £45m facility

Zenzic Development Finance has secured a three-year funding line of up to £45 million...

The Suffolk trims residential and expat 2-year fixed rates

Suffolk Building Society has announced rate reductions across its two-year fixed residential and expat...

SDKA strengthens underwriting team with new hire

Bridging lender SDKA has appointed Chris Simpson as underwriter. Simpson will work across a broad...

Ward Hadaway joins bridging lenders’ trade body

Ward Hadaway has become the latest organisation to join the Bridging & Development Lenders...

Alternative Bridging completes £4.5m loan across multiple facilities

Alternative Bridging Corporation has structured and completed a £4.5 million loan package for a...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

The mortgage industry has been urged to “take stock and reset” its approach to...

Sickness absence stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

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