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SmartSearch unveils facial recognition feature

SmartSearch has added a new facial recognition feature to its digital anti-money-laundering (AML) platform. Due...

Knowledge Bank adds SVR list

Knowledge Bank has created an easy way to see lenders’ current SVRs. It has instigated...

UTB launches automatic ID verification sharing

United Trust Bank's ID verification information can be automatically shared with the bridging customer’s...

Phoebus Software appoints client executive

Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) has appointed Mark Smitheringale to the position of client executive. Smitheringale...

Hanley Economic to revamp mortgage and savings platforms

The Hanley Economic Building Society has partnered with DPR to initiate an overhaul of...

Twenty7Tec appoints UX design partner

Twenty7Tec has selected digital business solutions agency, Dock9, as its user experience (UX) design...

Iress integrates with Knowledge Bank

Iress has integrated its Xplan Mortgage software with criteria search system Knowledge Bank. This integration...

TMA extends Eligible.ai partnership

TMA has announced the extension of its partnership with Eligible.ai to offer its members...

The Leeds appoints new head of architecture

The Leeds Building Society has appointed Tom Fell as its new head of architecture. Fell...

Connells Group partners with MBT Affordability

Connells Group is making MBT Affordability available to all its mortgage advisers. MBT Affordability provides...

Air Group unveils new version of platform

Answers in Retirement Group (Air Group) has launched a new version of its Air Sourcing...

Phoebus Software appoints new COO  

Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) has appointed Mehran Radfar to be its new chief operating...

New OMS users get free Knowledge Bank licence

One Mortgage System (OMS) is now offering a free Knowledge Bank licence for every...

Habito launches new intermediary portal

Habito has unveiled a new intermediary portal that allows selected brokers quick access to...

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Bridging the Pond: How large is the US bridging finance market, and compared to the UK?

When we first got started with LendInvest in the UK, post the financial crisis, bridging finance was a much more nascent product than it...

Tuning into later life lending conversations

There are certain conversations in our profession that can genuinely change the course of a client’s life. Later life lending sits firmly in that...

Economic uncertainty weighing on business borrowers

Taken as a whole, Atom bank’s SME Pulse for Q2 shows the current robust health of demand in the commercial market. Around 95% of the...

Right of Light risks: a looming shadow over construction projects

Gone are the days when a Right of Light infringement could be swiftly dealt with by simply taking out an indemnity insurance policy. Specialists used...

Could a move to ‘enhanced advice’ also mean mandatory protection conversations?

The FCA’s recent Mortgage Market Discussion Paper (DP25/2) has got the industry talking about ‘enhanced advice’ – an idea that certain customers, such as...

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The Monmouthshire reports 61% rise in profits

Monmouthshire Building Society has reported a sharp rise in annual profits. The Newport-headquartered mutual saw...

Value of rental arrears falls for first time since 2021 amid easing rent growth

The average value of rent arrears has fallen year-on-year for the first time since...

Clydesdale Bank cuts residential and buy-to-let rates

Clydesdale Bank is making widespread reductions across its residential and buy-to-let mortgage ranges this...

Quantum Mortgages appoints new BDMs

Quantum Mortgages has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of two new business...