News

Only 26% of borrowers chose a fix in October

Demand for fixed rate mortgages continued to rapidly decline in October, with their share...

New 3.69% fix from Abbey

Abbey has unveiled a new two-year fixed rate at 3.69% with a £799 fee...

N&P continues with Equifax

Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P), has extended its current partnership with Equifax. Their...

BSA worried by capital requirement proposals

Graham Beale, chairman of the Building Societies Association (BSA), says a fundamental concern of...

Bucks BS offers joint equity initiative

The Buckinghamshire Building Society has introduced a joint equity scheme which is open to...

4.99% five-year fix from the Leeds

Leeds Building Society has launched a new five-year fixed rate mortgage at 4.99%, available...

Conveyancing firm introduces white label proposition

Conveyancing Alliance Ltd has unveiled a white label version of its online platform. The white...

Are booking fees the latest lender ruse?

Some lenders' so-called 'booking fees' are non-refundable and could be as high as £999,...

Wholesale changes for Lloyds and RBS

The Treasury has announced a major shake-up of the UK banking sector. Lloyds Banking Group...

PMS ‘delighted’ by PI deal

PMS has unveiled a newly priced exclusive facility for Professional Indemnity insurance, negotiated on...

Bank branches still important to customers

21% of banking customers have moved their banking relationship over the past two years...

Lack of financial nous affecting Brits

HSBC Insurance's Future of Retirement: It's Time to Prepare report has concluded that over...

Lasting Power of Attorney and equity release planning

ERSA (Equity Release Solicitors' Alliance), says that with 700,000 people living with dementia in...

New BDM for debt management firm

Manchester-based debt management company The Debt Advisor has appointed Sharon Dineen to the post...

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

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,...

Brokers told not to wait for FCA review before reassessing later life lending advice

Brokers should reassess how they approach older borrowers now rather than wait for regulatory...

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