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Beagle Street Appoints Moore and Mears to Boost Intermediary Market Growth
Beagle Street has appointed Amanda Moore and Zoe Mears to support its expansion into the intermediary market, focusing on distribution strategy and partnerships.
April Mortgages Launches Interest Only+ for Over 50s
April Mortgages has introduced Interest Only+ for borrowers over 50, with a £24,000 minimum income, no minimum equity, and no maximum age for sole applicants.
Tipton & Coseley Launches New Buy-to-Let and Expat Mortgage Products
Tipton & Coseley Building Society has introduced new mortgage products for limited company buy-to-let and expat borrowers, including updated rates and fees.
Client Retention Rates Fall Below 50% for Some Mortgage Brokers
Some mortgage brokers are seeing client retention rates drop below 50%, with many clients not returning for remortgages, according to a report by Mortgage Solutions.
Paradigm MD: Distributors Must Evolve to Meet Changing Adviser Needs
Paradigm Mortgage Services' Richard Howes says distributors must offer more than lender access and fees, highlighting the need for transparency and tailored support for DA firms.
Recognise Bank Joins BDLA as Lender Member
Recognise Bank has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association, expanding the association's lender membership and reflecting the bank's commitment to the bridging finance market.
L&G Opens Ignite Mortgage Platform to All UK Brokers
Legal & General has expanded access to its Ignite mortgage sourcing platform, allowing all UK brokers to register directly, regardless of their network or CRM provider.
Estate Agencies Urged to Consider AI Adoption Amid Industry Changes
AI is increasingly used in estate agency for automating tasks and improving services, raising questions about whether agencies slow to adopt AI could fall behind.
Fair Wear and Tear vs Damage: How Inventory Clerks Decide
Understanding the difference between fair wear and tear and damage is crucial for landlords, agents, and tenants. This article explores the frameworks inventory clerks use, including betterment rules and practical examples, to ensure fair deposit deductions.
Stoke-on-Trent and Plymouth Lead UK Student Rental Yields
Stoke-on-Trent and Plymouth offer the highest student rental yields in the UK, according to Paragon Bank analysis reported by Mortgage Strategy.
TSB, Barclays and Others Raise Mortgage Rates Across Product Ranges
TSB, Barclays, Skipton Intermediaries, Nottingham Building Society and The Co-operative Bank for intermediaries have announced increases to mortgage rates across various products.
LV= Launches Lifetime Mortgage with Interest Reward Option
LV= has introduced the Lifetime Mortgage Lump Sum Lifestyle Interest Reward, offering reduced interest rates for borrowers making regular interest payments.