Regulation

The Leeds doesn’t expect MMR impact

The Leeds Building Society expects minimal impact to intermediaries as it prepares for...

Interim permissions vital, says packager

Secured loan packager V Loans has warned brokers that even though they might have...

SFI reveals MMR-compliant platform plans

Santander for Intermediaries (SFI) has confirmed the refresh of its Introducer Internet mortgage platform...

Intelliflo offers free MMR preparation checklist

Intelliflo, a provider of web-based software for the financial services sector, has today released...

FCA wants GI add-ons market remedied

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing a shake-up of the £1bn general insurance...

Adviser confidence grows year-on-year

86% of financial advisers are more confident of the prospects for their firm...

Openwork goes on the road

Openwork is hosting a series of mortgage, protection and general insurance road shows across...

Payday lender has CCL suspended

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has suspended the consumer credit licence of Micro...

SimplyBiz Group launches Vision for Mortgages site

The SimplyBiz Group has launched a new website for member firms to trade...

AMI pleased with FCA’s consumer credit stance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now confirmed that where a mortgage broker...

FCA to keynote at Paradigm’s pre-MMR roundtable

Paradigm Mortgage Services has revealed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be delivering...

Firms making progress with arrears management, says regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported that firms have improved their mortgage arrears...

SimplyBiz pushes improved structured CPD offering

SimplyBiz Group has delivered over 100 hours of structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD)...

Costly arrears refund bill for the Yorkshire

Yorkshire Building Society Group (YBS) is to refund all administration fees for mortgage arrears...

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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...