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FOREX firm launches Preferred Partner scheme

Archangel Intermediaries (AI) has outlined its 'Preferred Partner' offering for intermediaries who are able...

Move to wind up lettings agency

An action has begun in the High Court to shut down a South London-based...

Consumers positive on house price growth: BSA

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AIFA consulting lawyers over Keydata collapse

The FSA has been called upon to instigate a full review of its authorisations...

IFAs top ‘fairness’ poll

IFAs have been rated by consumers as the 'most fair' of the financial services...

Safe&Secure Insurance next stop for Berry

Jason Berry is to join Midlands based general insurance specialist Safe&Secure Insurance in the...

£4m extra pledged for debt advice

Housing Minister John Healey has extended free advice for families facing the threat of...

SRB provider joins forces with debt management firm

Sale and rent back provider DB Housing Solutions has teamed up with debt solutions...

More action on arrears and repossessions called for

Measures to help struggling homeowners weather the recession need to be strengthened to prevent...

Fixes less and less popular

Fixed rates accounted for only 29% of all purchases and remortgages in November, according...

Remortgaging at two-year low

The total value of outstanding loans is now £1,203 billion, an increase of 1%...

Sales head quits Platform

Jason Berry, Platform's head of sales, has left the specialist lender. Berry joined the Britannia-owned...

Demand still outstripping supply: RICS

The small increase in the number of properties coming up for sale is having...

Credit card borrowers angry over lenders’ tactics

The Nationwide Building Society has found that 56% of credit card customers would be...

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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...

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...

Portfolio landlords reshape buy-to-let market

Portfolio landlords are becoming increasingly central to the buy-to-let market as investors take a more structured approach to property ownership. The market has seen a...

Supporting complex cases in a modern mortgage market

In today’s diverse mortgage landscape, brokers are working with a growing number of clients whose circumstances fall outside traditional lending models. From self-employed professionals...

Busting the myths that stop homeowners protecting their income

In my role at LifeSearch, I spend a lot of time talking to mortgage advisers, brokers, and, increasingly, customers directly. One thing comes up time...

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Middle East uncertainty prompts homeowners to reassess mortgage plans

UK homeowners are overpaying mortgages and looking to secure new rates as geopolitical and...

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...

Cambridge BS commits to three-year charity partnership and local housing support grants

The Cambridge Building Society has unveiled a new three-year funding partnership alongside a fresh...

Nomo launches broker academy for Gulf client property finance

Nomo has launched a broker academy to support intermediaries working with Gulf Cooperation Council...

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