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Much RDR fear is unnecessary: Tenet

The impending switch to fee-charging is now the greatest concern to advisers as they...

Northern Rock improves website functionality

Northern Rock has added an improved online affordability calculator to its Intermediary website. Following feedback...

Londoners shun family for office proximity

Proximity to loved ones is the most important factor influencing where people live, over...

New sales and marketing chief at the Cambridge

The Cambridge Building Society has appointed Mark Smitheringale as its new head of sales...

Rent on Time products now available to brokers

Brokers can now introduce Rent on Time's products to buy-to-let investors and landlords. Rent on...

Average household debt is £56,690

The write-off rate on consumer lending by UK monetary financial institutions to individuals increased...

TBMC to distribute Paragon BTL products

Buy-to-let mortgage specialist TBMC has been selected by Paragon Mortgages as an intermediary distributor...

Martin Gilsenan joins bridger

Drawbridge Finance has hired industry stalwart Martin Gilsenan as its new relationship manager. Gilsenan ...

Building societies fear interest-only regulation

The Building Societies Association has expressed concern that "over-burdensome regulation"" would stifle the interest-only...

Aldermore looks to fill BTL gap created by Lloyds

Aldermore has made changes to its buy-to-let range, following Lloyds Banking Group's move to...

FSA proposes changes to complaints handling

Firms could be forced to identify a senior individual responsible for complaints handling in...

Tiny rise in house prices: Nationwide

The Nationwide Building Society has reported that the seasonally adjusted price index for a...

Ignorance is never bliss

Brokers need to capitalise on consumer ignorance, writes Bob Young, managing director of Capital...

Mydeposits.co.uk up for international award

Tenancy deposit protection provider mydeposits.co.uk has been nominated as a finalist in the Centre...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 8

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 7

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 6

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 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...

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