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New associate member for ASTL

Robert Sterling Surveyors has become the Association of Short Term Lenders' (ASTL) latest...

Masthaven Bridging promotes nationwide approach

Masthaven Bridging says it will support the UK intermediary market through its growing nationwide...

Rise in short-term loans for refurb

Property refurbishment projects have seen funding more than double in the last year, according...

United Trust Bank makes sales appointment

United Trust Bank has appointed Nick Warren as a business development manager in...

Capital Bridging appoints CEO

Capital Bridging Finance Limited has appointed John Jenkins as CEO. Jenkins (pictured) joins Capital Bridging...

Capital Advances hires experienced underwriter

Helen Farmer has joined Capital Advances to help service increased business levels from its...

Bridgebank Capital launches 0.85% deal

Bridgebank Capital has unveiled a new residential investment buy-to-let bridging product for experienced property...

Plenty of deals outside London, says bridger

Bridging lenders are concentrating on deals in London and so are missing out on...

What’s the main priority for brokers when selecting a bridger?

Bridging has become a key investment and project facilitating source of finance, assisting borrowers...

“Blistering” start to year for Crystal Mortgages

Crystal Mortgages has reported commercial finance application numbers between January to March higher than...

Dragonfly turns around £1.2m bridge for Positive Lending client

Dragonfly Property Finance has completed a £1.2m bridging loan in three days, preventing a...

Shawbrook appoints new Strategic Partner

Shawbrook Bank has appointed Commercial Mortgage Desk (CMD) to its Strategic Partner programme. With...

Tough Mudder challenge for Masthaven boss

Andrew Bloom, managing director of Masthaven Group Ltd, the bridging and second charge lenders,...

New member for the ASTL

Watts Bridging Finance has joined the ASTL as a full member with effect from...

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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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The Mortgage Works cuts rates for new customers

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has reduced rates by up to 0.30 percentage points across...

MPowered launches YouTube show to demystify homebuying

MPowered Mortgages has created a new YouTube series, On the House, aimed at helping...

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...