News

Bank of China joins lender body

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has confirmed that Bank of China (UK) has...

Platform reduces exclusive rates

Platform has cut rates by up to 0.45% on a number of its exclusive...

Pension Credit changes kick in next week: KRS

Equity release adviser Key Retirement Solutions has pointed out that pensioners will start benefiting...

Tiuta includes offshore vehicles in criteria

Specialist lender Tiuta has extended its lending criteria to include clients using offshore limited...

Mortgage Intelligence members get access to Leadbay leads

Leadbay has been appointed to the Mortgage Intelligence panel. It will supply new business leads...

TMA unveils deal for Abbey bank account holders

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) is offering a semi-exclusive two-year fixed rate deal available only...

5.55% B2L exclusive from PMS

PMS has launched a remortgage buy-to-let fixed rate exclusive. It is fixed at 5.55% until...

Barclays to acquire Standard Life Bank

Barclays Bank plc has agreed to acquire Standard Life Bank Plc from Standard Life...

Brits lack income protection provision

UK homeowners view burglary as a greater threat to their homes than being unable...

Expansion at debt recovery firm

Debt recovery law firm Lovetts plc has embarked on a recruitment drive following a...

ADVICE: There’s still money to be made in GI

Intermediaries can still compete in the general insurance space, argues Kevin Paterson, sales and...

Ninth IFA acquisition for Perspective

Perspective Financial Group Ltd has acquired Chambers and Co, the ninth firm to be...

UK unexpectedly still in recession

The UK economy has remained in recession after weaker than expected GDP figures were...

Leeds unveils new direct-only deals

Leeds Building Society has launched a range of direct-only offset mortgages from 5.49%, up...

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 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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