In March 2024, the UK housing market saw modest house price growth - although regions varied considerably - according to the latest data from e.surv. financialreporter.co.uk/march-shows-si…

'I have encountered a few prevalent misconceptions around Shariah-compliant finance': In the Spotlight with Emma Kelman, Gatehouse Bank Gatehouse Bank financialreporter.co.uk/in-the-spotlig…

MPowered Mortgages' parent company MQube has announced that it has partnered with Ireland-based mortgage technology company, InCol, to bring its mortgage origination platform to the Irish market. financialreporter.co.uk/mqube-partners…

BLOG: What’s next for new homes? Market outlook and performance for the new financial year - Mobeen Akram, Mortgage Advice Bureau Mortgage Advice Bureau financialreporter.co.uk/blogs/whats-ne…

Ward, who started her career in financial services 25 years ago and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the regulated specialist sector, said she was “excited” to start her new role at Together this month.
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Gross mortgage lending in 2024 looks set to be stronger than anticipated, with more than 80% of mortgage brokers predicting a rise in borrowing compared to official forecasts. TMA financialreporter.co.uk/80-of-mortgage…

YBS Commercial Mortgages has introduced a new tracker product for portfolio landlords and reduced rates across its product range. Yorkshire Building Society financialreporter.co.uk/ybs-launches-n…

Tandem Bank's first charge sales team have been made redundant following a recent board decision to reduce first charge lending. financialreporter.co.uk/tandem-announc…

The FCA has today issued warning notices to both Woodford Investment Management (WIM) and Neil Woodford, proposing to take action against them for their conduct in the management of the Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF). financialreporter.co.uk/fca-initiates-…

BLOG: The lending community could be more ‘in tune’ with the needs of today’s first-time buyer - Rory Joseph and Sebastian Murphy, JLM Mortgage Services JLM Mortgage Service financialreporter.co.uk/blogs/the-lend…

Sinclair said: “We’re asking advisers to give part of their soul or their personality to help the customer open up. That then makes them vulnerable. That implies they will be stressed in that environment.” Pepper Money UK AMI financialreporter.co.uk/we-have-to-pro…

My Care Consultant has announced the launch of My Care Hub, an independent ‘one-stop-shop’ for care related advice which is currently available exclusively to financial advisers and their clients. My Care Consultant financialreporter.co.uk/my-care-hub-la…

Suffolk Building Society has announced a series of rate reductions across its residential and holiday let product ranges. Suffolk Intermediaries financialreporter.co.uk/suffolk-bs-cut…

The Equity Release Council has published a new guide to help members communicate clearly and simply with customers in the later life lending market. ER Council financialreporter.co.uk/equity-release…

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has announced the resignation of Paul Goodman as chair and director, after nearly 14 years at the trade body and a decade as chair. financialreporter.co.uk/paul-goodman-s…

Hampshire Trust Bank has appointed Anthony Gorman as bridging business development manager for the North of England. Hampshire Trust Bank financialreporter.co.uk/htb-appoints-b…

The housing market is continuing to see steady improvement in sales conditions, with buyer demand edging higher and near-term expectations pointing to activity gaining further traction over the coming months, the latest RICS survey results show. financialreporter.co.uk/housing-market…

Aspen Bridging has appointed Stephen Hickman as senior risk assessor and Kyle Taylor as recoveries manager. financialreporter.co.uk/aspen-bridging…

Later life lending platform, Air, has made several updates to its Air Sourcing platform to help advisers address affordability issues. air financialreporter.co.uk/air-sourcing-a…

BLOG: Taking protection seriously - Amanda Wilson, The Right Mortgage & Protection Network The Right Mortgage financialreporter.co.uk/blogs/taking-p…