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Technology key to mortgage market future, brokers say

New research from Smartr365 has found that 61% of brokers believe technology will be...

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance increases loan balances by almost 15%

The commercial finance arm of listed specialist bank, Secure Trust Bank, reported that lending...

British Business Bank expands Start Up Loans scheme

The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has been expanded. It now includes...

Average time to buy a home 23% longer than in 2019

The average time taken to buy a home and have the keys in hand...

Mortgage Brain adds Tandem products to its platforms

Users of Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain from Mortgage Brain will now have access...

Pure Retirement launches customer account management platform

Lifetime mortgage lender Pure Retirement has introduced the MyPure online account management platform for...

LV= appoints chief executive

Liverpool Victoria Financial Services Limited (LV=) has announced the appointment of David Hynam as...

Alternative Bridging Corporation expands office space

Alternative Bridging Corporation has expanded its office by more than 50% to accommodate its...

Lack of mortgage protection putting homes at risk

Against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis already causing families to re-evaluate their financial...

CSS Training Academy approaches 400 graduates

Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has announced that a further 13 trainees have successfully graduated...

Bridging loans being used to help FTBs onto ladder

Bridging Finance Solutions (BFS) has reported a sharp rise in the number of clients...

iPipeline integrates with CRM business

iPipeline has announced a partnership with Plannr, a new adviser Customer Relationship Management (CRM)...

Opportunity for intermediaries to help SMEs with wellbeing

New research shows that now is an optimum time for intermediaries to talk to...

Hodge unveils new refurbishment bridging deal

Hodge has launched a new Refurbishment Bridge Finance product to help experienced property developers...

COMMENT

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

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Buckinghamshire cuts fees on credit repair mortgage ranges

Buckinghamshire Building Society has halved product fees across its Credit Revive and Credit Restore...

SortRefer launches snagging reports service for new-build buyers

SortRefer has launched a snagging reports service to help brokers support clients buying new-build...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike....

CIExpert partners with Succession Wealth on protection advice

Protection research platform CIExpert has entered into a strategic partnership with Succession Wealth aimed...

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