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Mortgage affordability falls to lowest level this year

Mortgage affordability has dropped to its lowest level in 2022, according to the latest...

Tuscan Capital unveils bank base rate tracker option

Tuscan Capital has announced the launch of a new base rate tracker option. The new...

HLPartnership appoints protection development specialist

Mortgage and protection network, HL Partnership, has appointed Ian Pratt to help drive its...

Connect for Intermediaries partners with ‘rent-to-own’ specialist

Connect Network has partnered with rent-to-own specialist, Keyzy. Keyzy enables people to move into...

Over 55s value experiences over material possessions

Royal London has claimed that the 55+ generation are focused on making the most...

MFS and Arc & Co. complete £2m BTL mortgage

Market Financial Solutions (MFS) and Arc & Co. have worked together to deliver a...

Standard Life Home Finance partners with Sesame Bankhall Group

Standard Life Home Finance has entered into a strategic later life partnership with Sesame...

Pure Retirement loan book tops £4bn

Lifetime mortgage lender Pure Retirement has reported that its overall loan portfolio has risen...

Brits have lack of confidence in financial management

80% of respondents to a survey from specialist lender Hodge aren’t confident in managing...

Access FS launches latest academy

Mortgage and protection broker, Access Financial Services, is launching its next academy on 12...

7.7m homeowners face unsecured loan cost increases

Homeowners are likely to spend an additional £1.6bn in interest payments on unsecured loans...

Mercantile Trust unveils its bridging offering into Northern Ireland

Mercantile Trust has expanded its bridging proposition into Northern Ireland. This marks the next phase...

AML specialist warns of hard copy risks

Nearly two-thirds of regulated firms believe hard copy documents provide reassurance a customer is...

Shawbrook appoints South and Central BDM

Shawbrook has expanded its field sales team with the appointment of Craig Smith as...

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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