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Intermediary share of equity release market up 8%

Equity release provider trade body SHIP has published the equity release market figures for...

PMS adds Mortgage Brain to sourcing ‘panel’

Mortgage distributor PMS has adopted Mortgage Brain's new sourcing system as one of its...

Nationwide kicks England sponsorship into touch

The Nationwide Building Society has confirmed that it is ending its sponsorship of the...

Scottish rental market continues to flourish

Scottish lettings portal Citylets has reported that rent levels across the country are continuing...

BuildStore teams up with Chorley to boost self-build

The Chorley Building Society has joined forces with BuildStore to provide mortgages to the...

ASA bans another estate agent’s ad

A press advert for Churchills Estate Agents breached regulatory codes, the Advertising Standards Authority...

Self-cert and sub-prime barely register in brokers’ business

Only 0.7% of mortgage brokers' business in the second quarter of 2010 was made...

Purchase deals dominate John Charcol business

60% of mortgages taken in June 2010 were for purchases, according to the latest...

Alarm bells sounded by Insolvency Service cuts

The Insolvency Service's plans to reduce its expenditure this year have concerned R3, the...

Cuts made to Mortgage Rescue Scheme

Housing minister Grant Shapps has announced that there will be a cut in the...

Santander Commercial added to TMA panel

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) has added Santander Commercial Mortgages to its commercial panel. TMA members...

Gross mortgage lending up 15% last month

Gross mortgage lending in June was an estimated £13.1 billion, a 15% rise from...

LeadPoint appoints commercial head

LeadPoint has appointed Kevin Rice as commercial director. Rice is the former managing director of...

AEGON unveils new at-retirement option

AEGON has launched a secure income option on its Investment Control bond, as it...

COMMENT

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...

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...

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Source cuts home insurance quote time after adviser feedback

Source Insurance has reduced the time it takes advisers to complete a home insurance...

Air to host later life lending growth summit

Air will host a Growth Summit next week to help advisers respond to change...

Mortgage affordability reaches tightest level since 2008

Mortgage affordability has reached its tightest level since 2008, with borrowers spending an average...

Equity release lending falls as uncertainty delays completions

Equity release lending fell in the first quarter of 2026 as economic uncertainty and...

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