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What is the Protection Claims Charter – and how does it work?

The moment of truth for any insurance product is at point of claim. Insurers have...

Affordability reforms, housing ambition and the uncomfortable PRS truth

Let’s be clear: the FCA’s recent Discussion Paper (DP25/2) isn’t necessarily about buy-to-let lending....

Broker proactivity can ease path back to prime

One of the lessons we’ve taken from the ever rising levels of interest in...

Self-employment: A career not a complication

There’s a persistent myth in the market that self-employed borrowers are a high-risk, hard-to-place...

We need to look again at two-year swaps…

Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen three notable things happen in the swaps...

How product transfers can help landlords and brokers in a challenging market

In an ever-changing buy-to-let market, the task of managing a property portfolio becomes increasingly...

Finding the ‘yes’ on finance for trading businesses

Pressure on UK trading businesses continues to mount, driven by rising costs, tight cash...

Bridging finance for refurbishment – is it light, medium or heavy?

Not all refurbishment projects are created equal. The type of works being undertaken will...

Complaints: A pain that you can handle

One of the biggest problems an adviser can face is a complaint. And those...

The next decade for mortgage advice: back to the future?

The mortgage market has always moved in cycles, and right now it feels like...

Reflecting the modern realities of retirement

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of mortgage lending, driven by the...

Energy efficiency is now a mainstream concern for landlords

The energy efficiency of rental property has moved from being a regulatory side note...

Property transactions are slower than ever – why?

While much of the financial services sector is becoming faster and more automated, the...

Beyond the payslip: the importance of rethinking borrower profiles

In our market, the term ‘non-standard borrower is often used to describe applicants whose...
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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

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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...
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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...
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FCA reports rise in overall mortgage lending

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

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