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DAs could switch to AR status in 2013

Much of the media in December is dominated by reviews of the year and...

The importance of local

The demise of the British high street has been well documented in recent years,...

Peer-to-peer regulation is boost for innovation in lending

The Treasury last week announced that peer-to-peer (P2P) lending will fall under the Financial...

We can’t ignore the social care crisis

After all the column inches the Dilnot Commission’s White Paper garnered back in the...

Crosby: Lest we forget

Given how deeply the global financial crisis impacted – and continues to impact –...

Innovation in shared equity

Shared equity is starting to play a really useful part of getting people on...

Rogue trading still alive

Of all the catastrophes banks have faced in recent years, the news of £1.4bn...

Post-RDR, differentiation is key

I recently attended the Personal Finance Society’s Conference in Birmingham which was a useful...

Technology key to equity release marketing

In today’s technology savvy times, companies can ill afford to not have a web...

What now for interest only?

The announcement around the MMR, rather than clearing up the interest only situation, has...

Confidence is returning – or is that just pants?

Economists use various different barometers to try and predict when markets are entering or...

Opportunities across the pond

With signs that the housing market in the USA is bottoming out at last,...

Why trust will make peer-to-business lending a success

Innovations are often met with a great deal of scepticism and rightly so. There...

Regional buy-to-let: attention to detail needed

As with house prices, the discussion around rents often focuses on developments at a...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...