Breaking News

Proactive policies needed to stop slowdown

12 May, 2008

The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has warned that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and the Government must adopt pro-active policy measures aimed at countering the very real threats to business growth. However, the good news is that...

Seminar facilities

AMI and AFB publish Expo programme

12 May, 2008

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and the Association of Finance Brokers (AFB) have published details of the topics to be covered in their seminar programme at Mortgage Business Expo Manchester.

Danger sign

1 May, 2008

Roger Edwards explains why it is vital that brokers get their clients thinking of the consequences of taking out a mortgage

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6 May, 2008

Abbey for Intermediaries is to reintroduce mortgage exclusives through its broker channel after withdrawing them last month to help maintain service levels.

Puzzle

1 February, 2008

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


Breaking news

Danger sign with house on it

Consumers still have faith in IFAs

12 May, 2008

New figures from Unbiased.co.uk reveals that the number of consumers seeking independent financial advice on mortgages and investment rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2008 relative to the previous three months.

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Advisers can play a key role in support

12 May, 2008

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) and the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) believe that financial advisers should play a key role in supporting consumers who are struggling with their finances.



Commercial insight

Office building

Commercial assets

15 March 2008

Stephen Johnson looks at the securitisation of commercial mortgage backed securities

Goalposts

Widening your boundaries

16 February 2008

Mike Healy looks at how residential mortgage brokers could get involved in the commercial lending sector.



Regulatory focus

Homes

Under inspection

5 April 2008

Grant Bather considers how European Union legislation is affecting the UK mortgage market and explains the considerations that should be made.

Dice

What’s in a number?

5 April 2008

Andrew Strange looks at the FSA’s CP07/23 discussion paper and explains AMI’s concerns with its concept and complexity