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Hodge adds 95% LTV to Resi and Resi Retire propositions to support borrowers with complex income
New 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage options have been added to Hodge’s Resi and Resi Retire propositions, giving customers from age 21 with…
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How financial education is essential for empowering prospective buyers
Written by Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau For many, the dream of owning a home is one that can feel…
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Scottish Widows bolsters protection distribution team
Scottish Widows has strengthened its protection distribution team with three new appointments, aimed at bolstering its commitment to providing exceptional service and…
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FCA data shows sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce as AI, regulation, and market pressures reshape the sector
New analysis of FCA permissions data reveals a sharp contraction in UK financial services, with regulated roles falling across almost every permission type…
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LifeSearch appoints new CIO to lead tech transformation
Leading UK protection specialist, LifeSearch, has announced it has appointed Chris Payne as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) to drive the…
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Low deposit mortgage choice boosted to 17-year high – Moneyfacts data
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals the combined choice of higher loan-to-value mortgages (90% and 95% LTV) rose to its highest…
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Launching new AI empowered training and development software
Training and Competence (T&C) supervision has always suffered from ‘swivel chair compliance’ with supervisors and auditors using disparate resources such as check…
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Acre launches surveying service with FP Surveying
Acre announced today the launch of Acre Surveying, offering competitive pricing and exemplary service on property surveys and valuations to brokers and their clients.…
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Mortgage advisers ‘must consider later life lending options’
Mortgage advisers must be prepared to consider full later life lending options to all customers aged 55-plus in order to deliver on…
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Industry reaction the latest Halifax HPI data
As the housing market continues to show signs of resilience, industry leaders remain cautiously optimistic amid growing political and economic uncertainty. Latest…

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