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Advisers say SDLT holiday end won’t affect buy-to-let

Despite the stamp duty set to come to an end, mortgage brokers aren't expecting...

Paragon adds pair of remortgage-only deals

Paragon Bank has added two new remortgage-only products to its offering. Both products come with...

Bridging lender expands solicitor panel

Mint Bridging has announced the appointment of Spector Constant & Williams to its panel...

FCA launches vulnerable customer guidance for firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final guidance clarifying its expectations of firms...

United Trust Bank increases maximum bridging LTV

United Trust Bank (UTB) has increased the maximum LTV available across its whole range...

Equity Release Council introduces adviser competency framework

The Equity Release Council has launched a new competency framework to help financial advisers...

Skipton for Intermediaries appoints telephone BDM

Skipton for Intermediaries has announced the appointment of Hannah Garside to its team of...

Completions at a 10-year high

Property transactions completed in January were the highest in a decade, according to latest...

Virgin Money cuts residential mortgage rates

Virgin Money has made a series of rate cuts in its range of residential...

Average stamp duty saving during ‘holiday’ revealed

The stamp duty holiday is seeing homeowners in England and Wales save £11,566 on...

Mortgage Brain to hold March Mortgage Vision event online

Mortgage Brain is to hold its Mortgage Vision event in March in a new...

Average Scottish house prices break £200k barrier

House prices in Scotland increased on average by 2.3% during December 2020, according to...

Further research into strain of latest lockdown

Among those working from home since the pandemic, just 33% are accepting of the...

New identity and website for Openwork

The Openwork Partnership has rebranded, saying it has a renewed focus on putting clients...

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Commonhold reform: Devil in the detail

The government's language on leasehold reform remains forthright. Ministers speak of, “bringing the feudal leasehold system to an end,” of returning power to homeowners...

Managing cashflow and risk in today’s turbulent market

Over the past decade buy-to-let landlords have become accustomed to operating in a market where it can often feel like change is the only...

Is there such thing as a ‘typical borrower’ anymore?

What is a typical borrower? A few decades ago, it would have been a salaried employee, single source of income and, most likely, a...

Private credit has reached its next stage of maturity

Every lending market experiences moments that prompt uncomfortable questions. A high profile default, allegations of poor governance or a significant loss inevitably lead to...

Your clients aren’t being stolen… they’re being handed over

Let's be honest about something the industry won't say out loud. Lenders going direct aren't the problem. Brokers are. Every year the same conversation happens....

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Commonhold reform: Devil in the detail

The government's language on leasehold reform remains forthright. Ministers speak of, “bringing the feudal...

TMG reports record monthly MetLife submissions

TMG recorded its highest monthly submission volume with MetLife, exceeding its previous record by...

Leek raises earned income age limit to 75

Leek Building Society has introduced eight lending criteria changes covering income, contractors, later-life borrowing...

Coventry cuts residential and buy-to-let rates

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced selected residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates for new and...

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