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20 things you should know about...

5 May 2007

• The Mortgage Business Expo in Manchester, organised by Clarion Events, takes place on the 16-17 May 2007 at Manchester Central.
• Mortgage Business Expo Manchester is the largest event for brokers, IFAs and other mortgage professionals taking place in the North this year, showcasing over 130 lenders and product providers to help advisers develop their businesses.

• The Expo is supported by both the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) and the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI). Both will offer a range of free seminars on both days.
• The CML programme will include presentations on mortgage regulation; self-cert and non-conforming; overseas mortgages; ‘Treating Customers Fairly’; preparing for a Financial Services Authority (FSA) mystery shop; buy-to-let; commercial lending and Islamic home finance.
• The AMI seminar programme will include presentations on perspectives on the housing market; developments in regulation; protection; buy-to-let and commercial mortgages; technology; Home Information Packs; and overseas property.
• There will also be an equity release pavilion, sponsored by Key Retirement Solutions; a secured loans seminar theatre, sponsored by Brilliant Loans; and an international property investment portfolio, sponsored by Moneycorp.
• The equity release pavilion provides a programme covering entering the market; state benefits; and regulation.

• The secured loans theatre offers a seminar programme, in association with the Association of Finance Brokers (AFB) covering the changing secured loans sector; technological developments; and building your secured loan business.
• Mortgage Business Expo Manchester has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Insurers (CII) and can be included as part of delegate’s CII Continuing Professional Development requirement.
• The Expo and seminars are free and there is no need to pre-book. However, delegates are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
• The international property investment portfolio aims to provide information on international property investment through a range of international developer exhibitors.
• This year, the Expo will include a ‘Welcome Area’, sponsored by 5D Finance. Delegates can use the ‘Welcome Area’ to plan their visit to the show and pick up a free coffee.
• The Central Cafe, sponsored by Mortgages plc, also offers delegates the chance to unwind and provides a central meeting point.

• Manchester Expo also offers the Expo Executive Club Lounge for exclusive use by Expo Executive Club members. For details of Expo’s VIP Club Card Scheme, call 01923 690640.
• Expo offers another seating area, sponsored by Salt Finance, for delegates to meet for business meetings or simply stop off and take a break.
• The FSA can be found on stand A55 offering the chance for a one-to-one with an FSA supervisor.
• Expo offers delegates access to many lenders and providers who will have an underwriter and business development manager on their stands. See the Expo Show Guide for details.
• The Show Guide includes a full list of exhibitors and a breakdown of the products they offer.
• For free attendance to Mortgage Business Expo Manchester, register online at: www.mortgagebusinessexpo.co.uk/show, fill in the Registration Form, sponsored by Abbey for Intermediaries, or call the ticket hotline on 01923 690640.
• Finally, why not catch up with your favourite mortgage trade magazine team on Stand C59.