-
The number of loans advanced to homebuyers in November climbed above 70,000 for the first time since January 2008, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor from e.surv.
-
2014 will see lenders in the bridging market start to consolidate and could even see some lenders go to the wall, predicts Fincorp.
-
The European Commission has fined eight banks - including RBS - a total of 1.7bn euros (£1.4bn) for forming illegal cartels to rig interest rates.
-
Smart Money Loans has announced the completion of the largest loans yet for Masthaven Secured Loans.
Mortgage News
Home lending 34% higher year-on-year
The number of loans advanced to homebuyers in November climbed above 70,000 for the first time since January 2008, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor from e.surv.
Loans & Lending News
Government urged to remove borrowing cap so councils can build new homes
Councils are warning that Treasury restrictions on what each council can invest in housing are severely hampering their ability to tackle the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis.
Commercial Finance News
2014 could see some bridging lenders fail, says Fincorp
2014 will see lenders in the bridging market start to consolidate and could even see some lenders go to the wall, predicts Fincorp.
Economy News
RICS calls on Chancellor to regionalise Help to Buy
Ahead of Thursday's Autumn Statement announcement, RICS has today called on George Osborne to spell out a clearer plan for the nation's infrastructure priorities - including regionalising Help to Buy.
Debt & Insolvency News
Number of new clients with payday loans doubles in two years
To date, one in three (37%) of Debt Advisory Centre’s new clients in 2013 owe money to payday lenders.
Regulation News
EU fines eight banks £1.4 billion over rate-rigging
The European Commission has fined eight banks - including RBS - a total of 1.7bn euros (£1.4bn) for forming illegal cartels to rig interest rates.
Insurance News
Genworth appoints new mortgage insurance manager
Genworth, the provider of mortgage insurance products across the globe, has today announced the appointment of Tim Rooney as its new Country Manager for Mortgage Insurance in Germany.
Business News
Bridgebank announces October award winners
Loman O’Neill of The Commercial Mortgage Desk and Howard Bowes of Harvey Bowes have been presented with the Bridgebank Capital Broker of the Month and Deal of the Month Awards for October 2013.
Technology News
Vizolution launches web chat for advisers
Vizolution has launched vChat, a new web chat capability for advisers or agents speaking to clients remotely.
Pensions & Equity Release News
37% of annuitants go with first offer - costing them up to 20% of retirement income
Almost half of people (49%) take the annuity that their pension provider offers them as they ‘trust’ the company reveals new analysis from Partnership.
Investments & Offshore News
Crowdfunding platform breaks record with £2m investment in one week
Seedrs has secured more than £2m of investment via its own platform, setting a new world record for the most equity raised via an equity crowdfunding site.
Surveying & Conveyancing News
Birchall Blackburn join Broker Conveyancing panel
Broker Conveyancing, the broker-focused conveyancing distributor, has today added Birchall Blackburn Law to its solicitor firm panel.
Welcome Back
Welcome to Financial Reporter the home of business financial news for financial professionals across the United Kingdom.
Matt Edward's Blog
Less greed and more honesty will make lead generation work
"[Guest blog from Matt Edwards MD of e-finity Leads]..."
Rob Barnard's Blog
A festive look forward to 2014
"Christmas is just around the corner, and I’ve swapped my crystal ball for a more festive snow globe, in order to predict what 2014 holds for the mortgage market...."
Ian Smart's Blog
Protect that essential spending
"What is essential expenditure? For most people it’s their car, their mobile phone or their Sky TV subscription...."
The Editor's Blog: Amy Loddington
EXCLUSIVE - FSE London 2013: Ian Andrew, Nationwide Intermediary Sales
"A new exclusive video from the inaugural Financial Services Expo, held at Old Billingsgate in London last month - Financial Reporter had a catch up with Ian Andrew, Nationwide Intermediary Sales...."
recent blog posts
- CRM techniques in mortgage servicing
- EXCLUSIVE - FSE London 2013: Ian Andrew, Nationwide Intermediary Sales
- Protect that essential spending
- Less greed and more honesty will make lead generation work
- Do exit routes matter in bridging?
- EXCLUSIVE - FSE London 2013: Kevin Paterson, Source Insurance
- Spain back in the top spot
- A festive look forward to 2014
- Selecting the right bridging loan
- Bank of England figures in context
Join Our News Alerts Mailing List
Advice to readers
While this website is checked for accuracy, Barcadia Media Limited are not liable for any incorrect information included.
We recommend that you make enquiries based on your own circumstances.
Financial Reporter and financialreporter.co.uk are trading styles of Barcadia Media Limited © 2013
Barcadia Media Limited. Registered in England & Wales No. 6970806 Registered address. Barcadia Media Ltd, 81 Central, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire,
FY1 1HU. Tel: 0845 413 0599. Data Protection Notification No: Z162 1548.
www.barcadiamedia.co.uk
