Breaking News

BofE figures show rate cuts not working

2 December, 2008

Yesterday's Bank of England data release on mortgage approvals which show the market to be at historically low levels would appear to indicate that the market is being held back not by rates, but the ability to obtain a loan.

cml

CML comment, including view on repossession standoff periods

2 December, 2008

Today's annual CML conference will hear a plea for an honest assessment of the challenges facing the lending industry.

Puzzle

1 February, 2008

Need a break? Pop the kettle on and see if you can correctly answer these ten quick questions

Calendar

20 February, 2008

Mortgage Introducer provides a rundown of all the industry events proving to be a complete must for every adviser's calendar

Post dropping through the letterbox

10 March, 2008

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Breaking news

NACFB Industry Awards 2008:The winners are announced

2 December, 2008

On the night of the 28th November at the Celtic Manor Hotel at the NACFB Gala Dinner, the winners of the NACFB 2008 Commercial Finance Industry Awards, were announced.


NACFB launches The Deal Exchange

2 December, 2008

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has launched a new forum on its website aimed at members who are having problems placing a deal.




Regulatory focus

Have your say on the FSA

21 November, 2008

A Treasury committee is to hold an evidence session on the work of the Financial Services Authority at 3 pm on Monday 15 December 2008 in the Thatcher Room, Portcullis House, where TCF amongst other subjects, will come under scrutiny.


Sesame argues for 15 year time limit on complaints

13 November, 2008

The introduction of a ‘long-stop’ time limit on complaints would deliver much needed certainty to the sector and help with the long-term viability of financial advice firms, whilst also encouraging future investment, says Sesame.




Commercial insight

Bridging for commercial cases

November 2008

John Maclean, managing director of Link Lending, looks at the opportunities for bridging in the commercial world


A risky business

November 2008

The NACFB has always insisted that professional indemnity insurance (PI) is a must for brokers. In the current market brokers need to protect both themselves and their clients more than ever. Adam Tyler, Chief executive of the NACFB looks...




Forthcoming events

Edinburgh investing seminar

12 November, 2008

To help people better understand the stock market and long-term investing, financial services company Edward Jones is holding educational seminar in Edinburgh on 18th November.


Network at MBE London which starts on Wednesday

10 November, 2008

MBE London, the UK’s biggest event for financial intermediaries, has today outlined the reasons why delegates are choosing to visit the exhibition this week.