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Scottish Provident improves Life Matrix

Scottish Provident has launched Life Matrix, an online tool kit for advisers. It is designed...

Protected: Large number of mortgage mis-selling claims predicted

or that it was possibly even mis-sold to them. The justice that some recent home owners have gained by challenging their lenders and brokers should serve as a warning sign. It should also act as a beacon of hope for those who genuinely believe that they may have been mis-sold a mortgage. There is something that can be done

Too late to ban conveyancing referral fees: OpenConvey

the stark truth is that thankfully this side of legal representation is now subject to the same laws of supply and demand as any other service and while it might seem to have commoditised part of the profession

Estate agents call for package of govt measures

just at the time when further stimulus is drastically needed.

ABI proposes shake-up of TPD

The ABI is planning to rebrand and standardise definitions of the Total Permanent Disability...

V Loans offers new secured loan product

Secured loans packager V Loans says it is one of a select few to...

AMI calls for Stamp Duty action in Pre-Budget Report

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) says the government must, as a matter of...

House prices rise in October, says Land Registry

The October data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows a positive monthly house...

Green Day in Leeds

Leeds Building Society is holding a green day today to raise awareness of its...

New range at the Coventry

Coventry Building Society's new mortgage range sees rates lowered by up to 0.66%. The...

TMA links with overseas property specialist

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) has teamed up with The Resort Group to provide directly...

B2L remortgaging at two-year low

The proportion of landlords remortgaging their investment properties has fallen to its lowest level...

Openwork adds LV= to protection panel

Protection provider LV= is now distributing its Mortgage and Lifestyle Protection plan through Openwork. Mortgage...

Regulator appoints advisers from business

The FSA has appointed five new senior advisers who will assist the FSA in...

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...

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FCA charges banned broker over alleged unauthorised mortgage advice

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Shaun Lawrence with operating as a mortgage...

TPFG invests in L&G surveying services parent to strengthen lender links

The Property Franchise Group has taken a 25% stake in Meridian HoldCo, the parent...

Bank holds rate as energy shock clouds mortgage outlook

The Bank of England has held Bank Rate at 3.75% as policymakers assess the...

NatWest launches mortgage guidance through ChatGPT

NatWest Group has become the first UK bank to launch an app in ChatGPT,...

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