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Pluto expands development lending to Wales

Pluto Finance is targeting at least £50m of lending in Wales next year. The specialist...

Hope Capital unveils clean credit loan

Hope Capital has launched a new product for borrowers with 'good' or 'excellent' credit. The...

Catalyst reduces property finance rates

Catalyst Property Finance has lowered rates across its property finance range, including lower-cost loans...

ASG Finance’s new short-term rates from 0.6%

ASG Finance has reduced rates across its product range and unveiled a new bridging...

Hilco provides £2.3m bridge to developer

Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF) has completed a £2.3m loan to Zentra Group, a...

Mortimer Street Capital completes £27.5m commercial refinance

Mortimer Street Capital (MSC) has completed its largest deal to date since launching in...

Hope Capital appoints pair of national account managers

Hope Capital has restructured its sales team alongside the promotions of David Weir and...

UTB bridging deals from 0.65% following rate cuts

United Trust Bank has (UTB) has made a broad series of rate reductions across...

Super Black Friday deal from Somo gives brokers free legals of free valuation

Somo Bridging is telling introducers to ‘broker like a boss’ with a choice of two...

Together upsizes revolving securitisation to £1bn

Together Financial Services has upsized its revolving Lakeside securitisation programme (LABS) from £825m to...

Black & White Bridging appoints new lending manager

Black & White Bridging has appointed Susan Ansermoz as its new lending manager. Ansermoz (pictured)...

HREF hires senior business development consultant

Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF) has appointed Simon Pollins to join its expanding UK...

United Trust Bank unveils new brand identity

United Trust Bank (UTB) has introduced its new brand identity, based on the belief...

Quarterly growth in bridging completions and loan books

The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has reported an increase in applications, completions...

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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...