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New BDM for debt management firm

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

Mortgage Brain to offer B2C version

Mortgage Brain is to launch a new web based business-to-consumer sourcing system, Mortgage Brain...

New firm launched by Jay and Hope

A new, technology-driven 'hybrid' proposition has been launched by former BDS Mortgage Group directors...

More board appointments at Sesame Bankhall

Sesame Bankhall Group has made two further appointments to its new board. Michael Couzens, previously...

Tenant arrears a widespread issue

Redbrick Landlords Insurance has reported that nearly half of landlords admit they have had...

Novia and 1st – The Exchange in tie-up

1st - The Exchange has announced a partnership with Novia. Novia was launched in October...

RBS and Lloyds Banking Group to be split up

The Chancellor has signalled the likely break-up and sale of the bailed out banks. The...

Global confidence increase in commercial property: RICS

RICS says its latest Global Property Survey is noticeably more upbeat than the second...

Lending Standards Board remit unveiled

A new lending code is coming into force on 1 November. Also, independent body, Lending...

New title insurance provider comes to market

Paul Beresford and George Stark have teamed up with CLS Ltd to launch CLS...

AfI and A&L cut rates again

Abbey for Intermediaries and Alliance & Leicester Intermediary Sales has made further cuts on...

Complete launches financial planning arm

Complete Mortgage and Loan Services has launched a service offering mortgage brokers access to...

Land banking scam directors disqualified for 12 years

Two Swiss-based company directors who deceived UK investors into paying more than £5 million...

Reduction in number of reluctant landlords

The number of reluctant landlords has dropped for the third consecutive quarter, according to...

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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