FCA: Christopher Woolard appointed interim CEO
Fri 24 Jan 2020Woolard is currently executive director of strategy and competition at the FCA.
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The Mortgage Lender appoints two BDMs
Fri 24 Jan 2020
This appointments come after a record year for residential and buy-to-let lending in 2019.
Advise Wise makes double hire to head new mortgage club
Fri 24 Jan 2020
Jane Hanlon and Jon Tweed will lead the development of Advise Wise Mortgage Club.
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TSB cuts buy-to-let rates
Fri 24 Jan 2020
TSB has cut rates by up to 0.20%.
Most attractive cities for BTL landlords revealed
Fri 24 Jan 2020
Simply Business spoke to 800 landlords as part of the study.
Vantage partners with PRIMIS
Fri 24 Jan 2020
This follows the news that PRIMIS has refreshed its packager panel.
Accord BTL reviews product range
Fri 24 Jan 2020
The changes have been made across multiple terms and LTVs.
Mortgage Introducer January 2020
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Difference between deposit protection schemes
Fri 24 Jan 2020
The repayment of deposits is currently the biggest cause of tenancy disputes.
More of the same, please…
Wed 22 Jan 2020
Our view is that there could be a greater cause for positivity in our sector than some might imagine.
The proportion of income spent on rent drops
Fri 24 Jan 2020
The average proportion of wages spent on rent has dropped by 2% from 2016 to 2019.
LV= introduces first real upgrade in over six years
Fri 24 Jan 2020
The provider has launched nine 100% and nine additional payment conditions.
The Law Society backs government move to abolish no-fault evictions
Thu 23 Jan 2020
This in is response to the MHCLG’s consultation.
Online buy-to-let comparison site launches
Thu 23 Jan 2020
Buy-to-Let Direct provides an online search tool for buy-to-let mortgages aimed at landlords.
Looking ahead to the mortgage industry in 2020
Tue 21 Jan 2020
Affordability still remains an issue and with a new government in place, housing must be a priority this year.
Where to buy a property abroad in 2020
Mon 20 Jan 2020
With the Brexit deal soon to be done, the exchange rate should start to improve.
Boris Johnson needs to act on housing to hold on to his new voters
Fri 17 Jan 2020
He is going to have to show that his government is the one that is finally going to do something about this.
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The Cumberland launches holiday let mortgage
Thu 23 Jan 2020
The society has launched a 2-year fixed rate holiday let product.
PRIMIS refreshes packager panel following extensive review
Thu 23 Jan 2020
PRIMIS has refreshed its packager panels for residential, buy-to-let, bridging, second charge and commercial.
Private renters staying in properties for longer
Thu 23 Jan 2020
The average length that a private sector tenant has lived in their current rental property is at the highest over the past decade.
Bridge Help hires former RBS commercial director
Thu 23 Jan 2020
Darren Marshall has joined the lender as head of risk and underwriting.
Affordability in the spotlight
Fri 17 Jan 2020
When affordability is a consideration for your clients, an affordability research platform can save you time and potentially change your recommendation.
The new year’s new challenges and opportunities
Thu 16 Jan 2020
Protection and general insurance are areas which sit closest to the mortgage process, but these remain areas which are being undersold or simply overlooked by all too many mortgage advisers.
Time is of the essence
Thu 16 Jan 2020
The consumer has become used to getting what they require with as much ease as possible.