Opinions & blogs

Speedy remortgages can rival product transfers for clients on a deadline

The new year is generally seen as a time for a fresh start, and...

Unleashing the power of cashflow planning

Cashflow modelling is widely accepted as an essential part of the retirement planning process....

Understanding and demonstrating value

There are a huge number of ways in which a broker can demonstrate their...

Technology can improve equity release advice, lending and underwriting

Firstly, may I wish you all a very Happy New Year and welcome to...

Is purchase activity really going to fall in 2022?

2022 and 2023 lending predictions were boosted recently by IMLA’s foray into this space...

2022 – likely to be a ‘greener’ year than most

Given the year we had during 2021, it would be unsurprising if there wasn’t...

2022 is a year to be welcomed

Some people seem permanently disposed towards wallowing in the myriad of bad news that...

Industry requires government roadmap on improving energy efficiency

First up, when it comes to improving the energy efficiency of our homes, I...

Advising the next generation of first-time buyers

Buying a first home is an exciting prospect for many borrowers. Yet, it’s a...

EPC ratings and their growing importance

Last month, I looked at the issue of EPC ratings in light of COP26,...

Lenders see market to be secured in high LTV lending

The mortgage market has seen more than its fair share of ups and downs...

Later life lending demand only going in one direction

At the time of year, we in the industry tend to get asked what...

Remortgaging advice: the simplest approach can be the most effective

For anyone and everyone who has worked in and around the mortgage market for...

Flexibility and reliability key for lenders who want to stand out

Brokers operating in the bridging market are in a fantastic position today. The sector...
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COMMENT

Comment

Working up those income streams

Some might say the UK labour market has lost some of its confidence. Unemployment is rising, job moves have slowed, and many employers are...

Ignore the Gen Z worker stereotypes – the future is bright

The office fridge. Full of 12 types of milk, none derived from cows, and four on the work top, at room temperature. As for...

Reframe Cancer 2026 trends: prevention to take centre stage

This year is already shaping up to be one when prevention is taking centre stage. The Government recently announced the expansion of its WorkWell...

The mortgage protection gap advisers can’t ignore

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consumer research findings published late last year, offered an insight into what the protection industry can expect from the...

Cashback, remortgages and adviser opportunity in 2026

A recent flood of mortgage products into the market offering cashback prove it has moved from the margins of the remortgage market to the...

Latest news

News

The Coventry cuts selected intermediary residential fixed rates

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced a number of residential fixed-rate products for new and...
Technology

Mortgage Advice Bureau completes acquisition of Dashly

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has completed the acquisition of technology and data company Dashly,...
Building Societies

The Buckinghamshire lowers rates across key ranges

Buckinghamshire Building Society has cut rates across a wide spread of residential and buy-to-let...
Cover

FCA finds protection market delivering good outcomes, says TPFG

The Property Franchise Group PLC (TPFG) has responded to the publication of the Financial...

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