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Parents turning to property wealth to fund rising school fees

More parents are using remortgages, further advances and second-charge loans to help fund private...

Leek Building Society secures double win at British Bank Awards

Leek Building Society has secured a double success at the 2026 British Bank Awards...

Steve Caruthers on understanding how lenders operate

Last year mortgage technology specialist Fignum appointed Steve Carruthers as growth director, signalling its...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 19

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 18

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Equity Release Group launches adviser network

Equity Release Group has launched a specialist adviser network aimed at helping firms expand...

ASAP launches remortgage conveyancing service for brokers

ASAP has expanded its intermediary proposition with the launch of a new specialist remortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike....

Together reports record lending as loan book reaches £8.4bn

Together Financial Services Limited has reported a further quarter of growth, with lending volumes...

Canal trek triumph as Berry and Morely win gold

Jason Berry and Charlie Morely finished their epic 141-mile trek up the Grand Union...

The Partnership rebrands to target next phase of growth

Conveyancing firm The Partnership has unveiled a major rebrand as it looks to accelerate...

Mansfield launches fixed rates running to September 2031

Mansfield Building Society has launched three mortgage products fixed until 30 September 2031, aimed...

Foundation relaunches ERC3 buy-to-let products 

Foundation has relaunched a number of buy-to-let products withdrawn earlier this year while also...

COMMENT

The case for tech fluency before AI adoption in the mutual sector

It often feels like there is only one conversation taking place in financial services at the moment: artificial intelligence. Whether it’s trade shows and...

Commonhold and RTM: do not mistake control for simplicity

Commonhold is presented as a fairer form of flat ownership. Right to Manage (RTM) is sometimes portrayed as a quick way for residents to...

No holidays: advice firms need a plan for a busy August

Every summer, the same quiet risk runs through the intermediary market. Advisers, case managers and administrators go on holiday. Specialist lending cases, which have...

Every rate shock is becoming a test of the modern mortgage business

Halifax, Barclays and HSBC increased selected mortgage rates by up to 0.20% this week, effective 21 July. Halifax removed its sub-4% deals entirely. Barclays'...

Your next client is probably more complicated than your last one

There's a shift happening in the mortgage market that most small firms aren't ready for. It's not about rates. It's not about the political...

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Brilliant racks up a memorable afternoon for charity

Brilliant Solutions was on cue at Rileys as 70 players and several late arrivals...

Rayner rules out rent controls

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls in England, providing greater certainty...

Mortgage Brain adds Uinsure home insurance quotes to CRM platform

Mortgage Brain has integrated Uinsure with CRM Brain, allowing brokers to arrange buildings and...

Nationwide and Accord the latest to increase rates

Mortgage borrowers have been urged to review their options after Nationwide and Accord increased...

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