Regulation

Brokers concerned about buy-to-let growth potential

Mortgage brokers are positive about the health of the buy-to-let market; however they do...

FCA issues consumer warning on overseas self-cert firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published advice for consumers over self-certified mortgages from...

New FCA boss appointed

Andrew Bailey has been appointed as the new permanent chief executive of the Financial...

Why the long face?

One can’t help but come back to the market after the new year break...

The Leeds opts for KFI+ over ESIS

The Leeds Building Society says it is on track for the new Europe-wide mortgage regulations...

TenetLime holding series of MCD events

TenetLime is hosting a series of Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) events in February, to...

PRA bans and fines Co-op Bank pair

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has banned Barry Tootell, the former CEO of the...

SimplyBiz calls for simplified FCA regulation

The SimplyBiz Group has published the key measures it feels need to be addressed by...

McDermott rules herself out of top FCA job

Tracey McDermott, acting chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) decided in early...

New round of L&G Mortgage Club LIVE events

Legal & General Mortgage Club will host its fifth series of Mortgage Club LIVE...

L&G updates MCD info hub

Legal & General Mortgage Club has updated its Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) Matrix, which...

PI Financial joins forces with Smart Money

PI Financial has selected Smart Money Ltd as its preferred partner for the provision of second charge...

November lending up 3% on previous 6-month average

The latest Bank of England Money and Credit figures, have revealed that loan approvals...

Newbuild firm rapped over misleading ad

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint made against a property sales...

COMMENT

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

Latest news

The Cambridge backs care leavers fund

The Cambridge Building Society has committed £22,500 over three years to support a new...

Equity Release Group reports 11% rise in case volumes

Equity Release Group has reported an 11.1% year-on-year rise in case volumes for the...

Mortgage arrears fall again as possessions edge up in Q1

Mortgage arrears declined across both residential and buy-to-let lending in the first quarter of...

MAB Foundation launches £20k grant initiative

The MAB Foundation has launched a one-off £20,000 follow-on funding initiative to mark its...

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