News

New face at claims management firm

Financial claims management company Hamilton Brady has appointed David Lea as its panel manager. He...

TV? Landlords not ‘on digital’

2009-12-14 19:36

ADVICE: selling protection and insurance

Phil Whitehouse, head of The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) sees plenty of opportunity in insurance...

Bridgewater publishes online newsletter

Bridgewater Equity Release has launched a monthly digital newsletter for home reversion advisers. The newsletter...

Xit2 unveils platform for properties in possession

Xit2, the online property data network, has launched the LPA Exchange, a new web-based...

L&G agrees deal with diversifying GI broker

Everyday Financial Solutions Ltd and Legal & General have agreed upon a sole-tied partnership...

Advisers expect better Q4 mortgage activity

Intermediaries anticipate experiencing strengthening mortgage business levels in the fourth quarter of the year,...

Leadbay offers festive promotion for lead buyers

2009-12-14 13:23

More time being spent mulling over equity release

Older homeowners considering equity release are spending longer researching their product choices and says...

Take legal advice before gifting deposits, parents warned

The Law Society says parents should seek advice from a solicitor before handing over...

COMMENT: MPPI needs detoxifying

MPPI needs detoxifying MPPI, argues Kevin Paterson, sales and marketing director, Assurant Intermediary Mortgage payment...

Property ownership less desirable

Scottish Provident believes that the concept of property ownership could be falling from favour. The...

FSA claims strengthened stress testing regime

The FSA is now requiring firms to improve their stress testing capability, enhance their...

Tories slammed over EPC policy

Conservative shadow housing minister Grant Shapps has been dubbed "out of touch"" with the...

COMMENT

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...

Latest news

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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