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Bridgebank Capital unveils mobile site

Bridgebank Capital has launched its new mobile website with a redeveloped application platform. The lender's...

UTB hires HR chief

United Trust Bank has appointed Georgie Reisser-Weston as head of human resources. Reisser-Weston (pictured)...

Brian Baker joins Hope Capital

Hope Capital has appointed Brian Baker to the newly created position of head of...

The only way is up (still)

The bridging and short term property finance sector experienced a period of steady and...

Shawbrook hires STL manager

Shawbrook Bank’s commercial mortgages division has recruited Andy Thurston to the position of short...

UTB announces Savoy Grill winner

United Trust Bank has revealed the winner of its 'Best of British' lunch. Colin...

Dragonfly appoints COO

Dragonfly Property Finance has recruited Marc Harris as its new chief operating officer (COO)....

Jim Baker joins Masthaven Bridging

Masthaven Bridging has appointed Jim Baker as its business development manager (BDM) for the...

Precise Mortgages revamps bridging offering

Precise Mortgages has improved its bridging range of products. Rates have been dropped...

Bridging LTVs fall

Gross bridging lending now totals £2.02 billion as of the 12 months to 1...

New Strategic Partner for Shawbrook

Positive Lending has become the newest member of Shawbrook Bank's Strategic Partner programme. Managing...

Shawbrook CEO quits

Ian Henderson has resigned from his position as CEO of Shawbrook Bank. He has been...

Brightstar website cloned

Brightstar Financial has had its website cloned by fraudsters under the name of Goldenstar...

Brokers missing a trick with buy-to-let

Brokers are turning away potential buy-to-let clients because the property they want to borrow...

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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...