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Tax Returns May Not Reflect HNW Borrowers' Current Income, Warns Osman
A Mortgage Solutions guest article by Serkan Osman explores why historical tax documentation may no longer reflect high-net-worth borrowers' current financial positions.
NatWest Launches Dedicated New Build Phone Line for Brokers
NatWest has launched a dedicated new build phone line giving mortgage brokers direct access to specialist support, from pre-submission discussions to completion.
NatWest Launches Dedicated New-Build Support Line for Mortgage Brokers
NatWest has launched a dedicated new-build phone line giving brokers direct access to specialist BDM support, covering everything from pre-submission queries to completion.
SDKA Confirms Four Promotions Across Underwriting and Operations
Short-term specialist finance lender SDKA has announced three promotions, with Alex Swan promoted to head of underwriting and further moves across the team.
Broken chains blamed for most completion delays, brokers say
A Mortgage Solutions poll found half of brokers cite broken transaction chains as the biggest cause of completion delays, with legal and conveyancing issues also flagged.
Mortgage Sector Wellbeing Improves But Long Hours Keep Burnout Risk Alive
The MIMHC's 2026 survey of 536 mortgage sector professionals found wellbeing improving year on year, but long working hours and patchy employer support remain concerns.
April Mortgages distribution director Rachael Hunnisett departs after two years
Rachael Hunnisett has left her role as mortgage distribution director at April Mortgages after around two years, having overseen the lender's 100% LTV mortgage launch.
Loans Warehouse Progresses Paraplanners into Adviser, Underwriting and Management Roles
Loans Warehouse has progressed several paraplanners in 2026, with promotions into adviser, underwriting and head of new business roles, following its first HR appointment.
Recognise Bank Completes £5.35m Hotel Refinancing Deal
Recognise Bank has completed two bridging loans totalling £5.35m secured against freehold hotels in West Sussex and Buckinghamshire.
Shepherds Friendly Joins The Right DA Club Protection Panel
The Right DA Club has added Shepherds Friendly to its protection panel, giving member firms access to an income protection proposition offering cover of up to 70% of income.
Fluxifi integrates Twenty7tec mortgage sourcing into new platform launch
Technology provider Fluxifi has completed an API integration with Twenty7tec, giving advisers direct access to mortgage sourcing within their existing workflow.
UK Rents Rise 2.6% as Higher Mortgage Rates Squeeze Rental Supply
Zoopla reports UK rents rose 2.6% year-on-year to £1,340 as higher mortgage rates reduce rental supply and keep would-be buyers renting for longer.