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New client vulnerability rating tool launches to brokers

MorganAsh has launched a consumer vulnerability assessment tool, providing an objective ‘resilience rating’ similar...

15% of tenants paying above going rate to secure property

Average UK rents have increased for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to the Deposit...

The Beverley BS appoints CEO

Beverley Building Society has announced the appointment of Janet Bedford as its new chief...

Reward Finance supports Yorkshire SMEs with £50m

Reward Finance Group has provided over 140 SMEs with an additional £50m of funding...

UTB appoints key accounts manager for buy-to-let

UTB Mortgages for Intermediaries has announced the appointment of Stewart Green as buy-to-let key...

Allica Bank launches fixed rate commercial mortgage range

Allica Bank has added fixed rate commercial mortgages to its portfolio of SME lending...

Borrowers would like to use mortgage to fund cosmetic surgery

7% of male mortgage holders and 3% of female ones would consider extending their...

2022 house prices rises even stronger than last year’s

The price of property coming to market has hit a new record high for...

Black & White Bridging funds Bristol eco-home

Black & White Bridging has helped an experienced Bristol based developer to purchase a...

Quantum Mortgages adds Impact to packager panel

Impact Specialist Finance has been appointed to the Quantum Mortgages packager panel. Impact’s brokers will...

Buy-to-let driving growth in green mortgage market

Defaqto has examined how the green mortgage market is growing, incentivising homeowners to make...

Bridge Help appoints new BDM

Commercial bridging loan provider, Bridge Help, has appointed a new business development manager. Tina Panayi...

FCA sees weaknesses in some challenger banks’ financial crime controls

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that challenger banks need to improve how they...

LendingMetrics reports significant rise in OpenBankVision enquiries

LendingMetrics has reported a "skyrocketing" in enquiries for its OpenBankVision (OBV) platform following the...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

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 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...

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ASAP launches remortgage conveyancing service for brokers

ASAP has expanded its intermediary proposition with the launch of a new specialist remortgage...

Trafford only northern hotspot in growing inheritance tax divide

Trafford is the only northern local authority emerging as a significant inheritance tax hotspot...

Vernon reports rise in later life lending after product refresh

Vernon Building Society has reported a sharp increase in later life lending, with retirement...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

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