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Complex cases and BTL confidence drive mortgage search trends in early 2025

A new analysis of broker search activity has revealed a sharp rise in complex...

Surge in UK property transactions ahead of stamp duty deadline

UK property transactions soared in March 2025, as homebuyers and investors rushed to complete...

House price growth slows as stamp duty changes take effect

The pace of UK house price growth eased in April, as the property market...

Caring for loved ones carries hidden financial toll, new analysis finds

A new report has revealed a stark and growing gap between people’s expectations around...

Investment in learning narrows financial services skills gap

Financial services firms are investing in employee learning at a faster rate than almost...

HTB extends standard BTL pricing to semi-commercial cases

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has broadened its specialist mortgages offering by applying standard buy-to-let...

Danger of rental property shortage looms as landlords plan mass sell-off

A growing number of landlords are preparing to exit the private rental sector (PRS),...

Atom bank selects Provenir to enhance risk decisioning and data orchestration

Atom bank has partnered with Provenir to deploy the software firm's AI Decisioning Platform...

Clydesdale Bank cuts selected residential mortgage rates

Clydesdale Bank is reducing interest rates across a range of its residential mortgage products...

Molo joins Sesame’s panel to extend buy-to-let distribution

Molo has joined the Sesame Network panel in a move set to broaden its...

FCA to launch live AI testing service to support safe innovation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to launch a live artificial intelligence...

Manchester Building Society unveils vision for King Street flagship branch

Manchester Building Society has released the first images of its new King Street branch...

Stonebridge and Matt Clarke Mortgage Services renew long-term partnership

Stonebridge, the national mortgage and protection network, has strengthened its relationship with Matt Clarke...

Inspired Lending expands with lending manager hire

Inspired Lending has appointed Nathan Wilson as lending manager as the business looks to...

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The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

Why the Renters’ Rights Bill should be a wake-up call for advisers and landlords

The Renters’ Rights Bill is shaping up to be one of the most significant legislative changes to the private rented sector (PRS) in decades. Expected...

Living in a box. Am I living in a cardboard box?

More young people are living with their parents than ever before. The bank of Mum and Dad has evolved into the hotel of Mum and...

Accountants, brokers and the clash of expectations

There’s an old accountant’s joke about financial advisers: the difference between us is that advisers want to look richer than their clients, while accountants...

Rachel Geddes: Redefining what’s possible for brokers and borrowers

When Rachel Geddes picked up the phone after a job interview to ask her mum what a mortgage was, she didn’t realise she was...

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Nationwide and Iress expand digital mortgage connectivity with new Xplan Mortgage features

Mortgage brokers using Iress’ Xplan Mortgage platform can now submit Decisions in Principle (DIPs)...

Later life lending climbs as over-55s borrow deeper into retirement

Lending to older borrowers edged upwards in the second quarter of the year, with...

Aldermore cuts rates and unveils new limited edition deals

Aldermore has cut mortgage rates across its residential and buy-to-let ranges, while also introducing...

FCA reports rise in overall mortgage lending

Mortgage lending edged up in the second quarter of 2025 despite a sharp fall...