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The Source upgrades GI platform

The Source has released a number of improvements to its online general insurance platform. This...

MTE adopted by Irish broker organisation

The Association of Expert Mortgage Advisors (AEMA), which accounts for nearly 50% of all...

Mortgage Brain migrates to cloud platform

Mortgage Brain has selected NaviSite Europe as its cloud services partner. Mortgage Brain is...

It’s a digital world

If there are any die-hard Madonna fans out there, forgive me for paraphrasing but...

The Mortgage Lender signs up 500 brokers

Over 500 brokers have registered to do business with The Mortgage Lender during its...

LMS improves digital conveyancing portal

LMS has launched an upgrade for its customer conveyancing portal, Track My Case. Track...

LBG reports increase in online SME lending

The total amount of online lending to small businesses has doubled in the past...

Shawbrook completes first application using E-Signature

The residential mortgages team at Shawbrook Bank has completed its first application using its new...

The Exeter to replace IT platform 

Insurance IT developer TCP LifeSystems has been contracted by protection provider The Exeter to re-develop its IT platform.  TCP...

Insurance industry facing ‘customer expectation challenge’

Target Group's latest whitepaper Myth v Reality: The Expectation Gap in the UK Insurance Industry has found that...

Paymentshield improves quote results screen

Paymentshield has unveiled an enhancement to its quote and apply system aimed at providing...

Four new associates for the CML

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has welcomed four new associates, bringing the total...

Target reports 11% rise in turnover

Target Group has reported a third consecutive year of growth in its annual results. The...

FHL unveils new introducer portal

Foundation Home Loans has announced the launch of the first stage of its online proposition...

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Navigating a changing buy-to-let landscape in 2025

The buy-to-let market has long been a cornerstone of the UK property sector, but recent trends and upcoming policy changes are reshaping the landscape. For...

Heavy refurbishment: structuring finance for complex property upgrades

Investors are rethinking their approach to property - heavy refurbishment is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for unlocking value in today’s...

Why predicting 2025 interest rates feels like a fool’s errand

In my first (and for some reason clearly not my last) article last month, I attempted (perhaps foolishly) to discuss where rates might go...

Helping university students onto the property ladder

As we head towards the Easter break, thousands of first-year university students up and down the country will be preparing for exams and making...

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,...

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New Skipton cashback mortgage to help those who miss stamp duty deadline

To support those who don’t manage to complete their house purchase before the stamp...

MT Finance up maximum LTV on HMO product

MT Finance has increased the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) to 80% on its buy-to-let small...

HTB completes 22-property refinance and capital raise

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has provided a £3.67 million refinance and capital raise for...

Homebuyers paid £1.1bn in Stamp Duty last month

Homebuyers paid £1.1bn in Stamp Duty in February, a 24% rise from the £848m...