Furness BS releases range of BTL and holiday let products
Furness Building Society has launched buy-to-let (BTL) and holiday let products to borrowers across England, Scotland and Wales. The post Furness BS releases range of BTL and holiday let products...
View ArticleCo-op Bank to return £90m to shareholders ahead of Cov BS merger
The Co-operative Bank has announced it will be returning £90m to shareholders before its merger with Coventry Building Society completes. The post Co-op Bank to return £90m to shareholders ahead of Cov...
View ArticleRecognise Bank names Wilson as CRO
Recognise Bank has appointed Simon Wilson as its chief risk officer (CRO), subject to regulatory approval. The post Recognise Bank names Wilson as CRO appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleJust Mortgages hires Rodrigo as divisional sales director
Brokerage Just Mortgages has appointed Ray Rodrigo as divisional sales director within its employed division. The post Just Mortgages hires Rodrigo as divisional sales director appeared first on...
View ArticleAldermore and CHL release limited-edition BTL rates – round-up
Aldermore has launched limited edition buy-to-let (BTL) two-year deals and product switches for landlords with larger complex properties. The post Aldermore and CHL release limited-edition BTL rates –...
View ArticleLiveMore calls on sector to support mortgage prisoners after APPG report on FCA
LiveMore has rallied for industry support for mortgage prisoners in response to a parliamentary report about the regulator failing consumers. The post LiveMore calls on sector to support mortgage...
View ArticleHalifax launches 1.5-year fixed remortgages
Halifax has added 1.5-year fixed remortgages to its offering, giving borrowers the option of shorter-term products. The post Halifax launches 1.5-year fixed remortgages appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleMortgage guarantee scheme completions up by just 1,400 since Q1
A total of 45,775 mortgages have been completed with the support of the mortgage guarantee scheme since its launch, just 1,407 more from Q1 this year to Q2. The post Mortgage guarantee scheme...
View ArticleTwo-fifths of brokers never share vulnerability data due to lack of lender...
More than two fifths, 41%, of brokers never share information on client vulnerabilities with lenders, despite 89% coming across vulnerable clients, a study showed. The post Two-fifths of brokers never...
View ArticleMore people earn income from multiple jobs – Pepper Money
Some 14% are earning income from more than one job, up from 11% last year, a study from a specialist lender found. The post More people earn income from multiple jobs – Pepper Money appeared first on...
View ArticleCoventry BS and Co-operative Bank merger gains regulatory approval
Coventry Building Society has been given regulatory approval to acquire and merge with Co-operative Bank (Co-op Bank). The post Coventry BS and Co-operative Bank merger gains regulatory approval...
View ArticleFirst-time buyers in rush to beat stamp duty deadline, says Rightmove
First-time buyers are acting fast so they can avoid the stamp duty increase in April next year, data from a property listing firm has suggested. The post First-time buyers in rush to beat stamp duty...
View ArticleHousing affordability eases slightly as wage growth picks up – Halifax
The house price to income ratio improved marginally from 6.62 last year to 6.55 this year, as wage growth surpassed house price growth, figures from a major bank showed. The post Housing affordability...
View ArticleNew loans advanced to older borrowers up 2% in Q3 – UK Finance
There were 33,840 new loans advanced to older borrowers in the third quarter of this year, a 2% rise on the same period a year ago. The post New loans advanced to older borrowers up 2% in Q3 – UK...
View ArticleUTB hires BDM to lead asset finance in Scotland
United Trust Bank (UTB) has hired Eleanor Russell-Blackburn as a business development manager (BDM) to lead its asset finance broker support in Scotland. The post UTB hires BDM to lead asset finance in...
View ArticleTogether adds three hires to regional account management team
Specialist lender Together has made three regional account manager appointments. The post Together adds three hires to regional account management team appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleSME housebuilders given more access to finance with £3bn govt guarantee
The government has confirmed £3bn in additional housing guarantees for SME housebuilders will be available from today, widening access to finance from banks and lenders. The post SME housebuilders...
View ArticleBroker builds BTL calculator to deliver instant responses
A mortgage broker has developed a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage calculator which provides instant loan calculations. The post Broker builds BTL calculator to deliver instant responses appeared first on...
View ArticleDIFF: Do something for yourself every day to improve wellbeing
Doing something you enjoy every day and looking after yourself can be good for your mental wellbeing, it was said at the Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum (DIFF) executive meeting this month. The...
View ArticleFCA to give firms more notice before announcing investigations
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed to give firms 10 days’ notice to make representations before an investigation is announced, longer than the one day currently being consulted on. The...
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