News

New IMLA board looks at restoring liquidity

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has outlined its new board of directors and...

Deposit protection price war imminent?

One of the three tenancy deposit scheme providers has predicted a price war. Mydeposits.co.uk believes...

Networks in talks over FOREX service

Archangel Intermediaries, the new adviser-focused service company, says it is in talks with a...

Govt wants FSA regulation of B2L and seconds

The Government is proposing the expansion of the FSA's remit to include the regulation...

Patellis takes over at top of Tiuta

George Patellis has taken over from Gary Booth as CEO of specialist lender Tiuta...

Kensington returns to lending

Kensington has returned to the intermediary mortgage market, offering prime products through a controlled...

HML wins award for excellence

HML, the financial outsourcing provider, has won the Silver Award for Europe in the...

Perspective completes tenth IFA acquisition

Perspective Financial Group Ltd, the consolidation vehicle for IFA firms, has made a further...

Time for a national infrastructure bank: Lib Dems

Vince Cable is to launch today Liberal Democrat proposals for a National Infrastructure Bank. In...

New commercial panel management service from e.surv

e.surv has launched its Commercial Panel Management Service. It will provide lenders with access...

Widespread ignorance over offset benefits

Research from first direct reveals that 40% of homeowners don't understand the basic idea...

Brave faces all round following Pru’s equity release exit

Prudential's decision to withdraw from the equity release market has been met with disappointment...

Relax Group goes into administration

The Relax Group has been placed into administration with Jonathan Elman Avery-Gee of Kay...

Lloyds sets rights issue share price

Lloyds Banking Group has announced that the price of 37 pence per share has...

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

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 arm 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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