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The Charlbury Group integrates with Eversheds

International law firm Eversheds' secured recoveries group has become an integration partner for arrears...

Tech guru joins MIF

Paul Holden has become the latest 'guru' on the Marketing Innovation Forum (MIF) Holden ...

Inter-Hannover new title insurance provider for L&E

London and European has unveiled Hannover Re subsidiary Inter Hannover as its exclusive provider...

Loss-making Northern Rock prepares for ultimate privatisation

Northern Rock has reported a statutory loss before tax for six months to 30...

Nationwide repricing doesn’t help low deposit holders

Following Nationwide's announced plans to cut the rates on 44 fixed and tracker rate...

PMS offers will service

PMS has unveiled PMS Wills, a fee-paying referral service initially available for intermediaries in...

COMMENT: Bundles of funds

Bob Hunt, chief executive of Paradigm Mortgage Services, is watched Abbey's bundled strategy with...

Prospector adds shared ownership schemes

TrigoldCrystal sourcing users can now search for shared ownership mortgage schemes The new function accessed...

FSA bans Cornish broker

The FSA has banned Cornwall mortgage broker Stephen Sanders for submitting at least three...

Mortgage Brain to offer online and offline sourcing

Mortgage Brain is set to launch a new mortgage sourcing system in October It claims...

Mansfield unveils 5.09% five-year direct deal

The Mansfield Building Society has introduced a new five year fixed rate mortgage product. The...

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The Office of Fair Trading has launched a consultation on draft guidance setting out...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

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Rate cut momentum is welcome, but presents challenges for advisers

In recent weeks, we have seen a welcome shift in momentum across the mortgage market. A broad range of lenders have reduced pricing across...

Why now is the perfect time for expats to consider UK holiday lets

If you’re anything like me, Easter, the recent swathe of bank holiday weekends, and a sustained period of sunshine have certainly got me thinking...

Brokers face rise in complex cases as bridging demand evolves

As reported recently in trade news, the bridging finance landscape is changing, and brokers are increasingly faced with more complex client scenarios. Greenfield Bridging...

18 months of Inspired Lending: how we’ve grown alongside the bridging market

In December 2023, we completed our very first bridging loan. On the surface, it was a straightforward deal. But for us, it marked something...

Threadbare safety nets and the reassurance of life insurance for mortgagors

For first-time buyers who have managed to save enough for a deposit, there’s a lot to think about when searching for the perfect home....

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Professionalism, planning and portfolio strategy: the evolution of buy-to-let

I took part in a panel session in London earlier this month with some...

FCA seeks to reduce reporting burden with overhaul of complaints data process

The Financial Conduct Authority has unveiled proposals to streamline the way firms report complaints...

The Coventry named among UK’s top firms for employee development

Coventry Building Society has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s Best...

Redwood Bank adjusts lending criteria to support landlords

Redwood Bank has announced changes to its lending criteria aimed at easing affordability constraints...
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