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Fortis proposes new name

Announcing its 2009 year end results, Fortis (Insurance UK) has reported record premiums and...

Stonehaven &quottemporarily&quot suspends new lifetime mortgage lending

Lifetime mortgage provider Stonehaven has "temporarily"" suspended all new lending.

Northern Rock 3-month arrears level rises to 4.28%

Northern Rock has posted a pre-tax loss of £257 million for 2009. However, this...

Perspective launches corporate solutions division

Perspective Financial Group has launched PFG Corporate Solutions, a specialist division providing advice to...

Supply outstripping demand: RICS

The net balance of new instructions outpaced buyer interest for the second consecutive month,...

FSA bans another broker over unpaid fees

Another broker has had his permissions cancelled by the FSA for failing to pay...

Phoebus scoops award for pricing model

Phoebus Software has won the Outstanding Pricing Model Award at the recent Global Business...

CHL breaks into the Top 20

CHL Mortgages came nineteenth out of 571 companies in The UK's 100 Best Small...

NLA negotiates special deal with A&L Business Banking

Members of the National Landlords Association (NLA) can now open a new business current...

The Charlbury Group looks to expand IT headcount

Technology and arrears management firm The Charlbury Group is beginning a recruitment drive to...

EXCLUSIVE: Drawbridge launch imminent

Short-term lending proposition Drawbridge Finance is planning a 'soft launch' on Friday 12 March,...

Regulator delays liquidity move

The FSA is delaying moves to increase liquidity requirements. When it published its enhanced liquidity...

Platform takes the pledge over product withdrawal windows

Platform has promised brokers that they will be informed at least 48 hours before...

Kensington move &quotpoints to better times ahead&quot

Investec-owned specialist lender Kensington has launched a new range with lower rates and higher...

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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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