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Halifax estimates close to one in four ISA holders (23%) are unaware of the new ISA limits that will increase their total allowance to £15,000 in July, according to a new survey from Halifax.
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Keystone Buy to Let Mortgages has reduced its fixed rate prices just two months after introducing its Classic and Premier Ranges.
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BoE has today released data showing that lending to businesses has remained negative in the three months to February - but mortgage lending continued to grow.
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Post Office has today launched its new range of mortgage deals in its latest challenge to the market, including a branch exclusive with no arrangement fee targeting the re-mortgage market.
Mortgage News
NatWest hikes rates by up to 0.40% for selected products
NatWest Intermediary Solutions will be increasing rates of between 0.10-0.40% on a number of its fixed rate residential purchase and remortgage deals – the majority being a 0.30% increase or less.
Loans & Lending News
Masthaven establishes new funding line from RBS
Masthaven Secured Loans has announced the establishment of its first bank funding line, having successfully concluded negotiations for a significant new facility through Royal Bank of Scotland.
Commercial Finance News
Keystone Mortgages reduces BTL rates
Keystone Buy to Let Mortgages has reduced its fixed rate prices just two months after introducing its Classic and Premier Ranges.
Economy News
BoE: mortgage lending grows - but businesses are missing out
The Bank of England has today released its Trends in Lending data showing that lending to businesses has remained negative in the three months to February - but mortgage lending continued to grow.
Debt & Insolvency News
Repossessions 44% higher in the North - but divide is closing
The rate of home repossessions was 44% higher in the North than in the South in 2013, according to detailed research released this morning by e.surv chartered surveyors.
Regulation News
FCA appoints two senior advisers
David Saunders and Gunner Burkhart have been appointed as senior advisers at the Financial Conduct Authority.
Insurance News
Equitable Life Payment Scheme payouts now exceed £900m
The government’s Equitable Life Payment Scheme (ELPS) has now paid out £901 million.
Business News
British Friendly partners with Panacea Adviser
Panacea Adviser, the online community and resource for regulated financial advisers has today announced that income protection specialist, British Friendly has joined its growing list of partner provider firms.
Technology News
NatWest introduces Saturday opening for broker messaging service
This weekend, NatWest Intermediary Solutions is introducing a new Saturday opening for LiveTALK - its popular broker instant messaging service.
Pensions & Equity Release News
Scottish Widows shows commitment to annuity market with new hire
Scottish Widows has underlined its long term commitment to the annuities and retirement market with the appointment of Stuart Paton Evans to a newly created director level role.
Investments & Offshore News
23% unclear on new ISA limits, warns Halifax
Halifax estimates close to one in four ISA holders (23%) are unaware of the new ISA limits that will increase their total allowance to £15,000 in July, according to a new survey from Halifax.Halifax estimates close to one in four ISA holders (23%) ar ...
Surveying & Conveyancing News
Call for surveyors to protect market against another crash
The Chief Surveyor of Sesame Bankhall Valuation Services has said that it is becoming increasingly important for chartered surveyors to protect homebuyers and lenders against the mounting risk of a repeat housing market crash.
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