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  • CML: Gross mortgage lending up 4% in April...

    The Council of Mortgage Lenders estimates that total gross mortgage lending increased by 4% on March to £12.1 billion in April, but cautions that meaningful comparisons with last April are difficult.

  • MAB: Mortgage applications rocket as rates fall...

    Total mortgage applications for April 2013 were up by more than 50% year-on-year, fuelled by a monthly spike of 10% according to the National Mortgage Index from Mortgage Advice Bureau.

  • National house prices approach £250k...

    According to Rightmove's latest house price index, records are tumbling this month, with property coming to market setting a new record national average asking price.

  • Advisers concerned about capital adequacy...

    Four months after the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review, advisers are optimistic about the future, with 90% of those surveyed still intending to remain trading at the end of 2013.

IBB lowers Sharia-compliant HPP rate to 3.99%


Secured lending up 15% since last month


73% of brokers say they would recommend 'versatile' bridging finance


UK inflation drops to seven-month low of 2.4%


Loan books unwind - but property debt increasingly polarised


Cash rebates only charging aspect advisers must consider part of due diligence


Assurant Intermediary launches B&C Quick Quote facility


Paragon announces strong growth - buy-to-let up 15%


Tenet rolls out 'social service' for advisers


Bridgewater survey reveals customers still misunderstand equity release


Over £1bn invested in ISAs via funds over last 12 months


House prices remain stable, says ONS survey


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