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Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s...

Caffeine & Cortisol: Are your daily habits fuelling stress & fatigue?

For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a...

Putting a spin on choosing the right CRM for your business

A recent Mortgage Soup column by Martin Reynolds, CEO of SimplyBiz Mortgages, drew an...

Rethinking the stamp duty cycle: can we break free from the boom-and-bust trap?

Ahead of the stamp duty changes on 1 April, the UK property market is once...

Filling the commercial and semi-commercial advice gap

Despite the turbulence in the residential market caused by rising interest rates and affordability...

The future of bridging: what 2025 has in store

The bridging finance industry is a vital component of the property market, offering flexible...

Demystifying the specialist buy-to-let journey

The words complex and specialist are often used in the intermediary market, particularly in...

Work with landlord clients on energy efficiency responsibilities

It will be of no surprise to anyone active in the buy-to-let/private rental sectors...

Why firms are falling short on Consumer Duty

The FCA recently published its analysis of Consumer Duty board reports. Most firms have...

Converting opportunities: an alternative approach to tackling the housing crisis

The government has set an ambitious target of delivering 1.5 million net additional dwellings...

What Poundland teaches us about bridging the value gap

When Poundland was founded, the vision was simple: make shopping an easy, transparent, and...
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Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

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...

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Saffron expands retention range with new fee options and JBSP product

Saffron for Intermediaries has expanded its Retentions Range with the introduction of new fee-based...
Green mortgages

TSB offers cashback for buyers of energy efficient homes

TSB has launched a new mortgage product range that rewards buyers of energy efficient...
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LiveMore unveils £1,000 cashback mortgage for over-50s

LiveMore, the specialist lender for borrowers aged 50 to 90 plus, has launched a...
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Gatehouse Bank offers new BTL fee options and green product incentives

Gatehouse Bank has broadened its buy-to-let range for UK residents with new fee options...

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