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Major mortgage networks see net losses in AR firms in Q1 2026, report finds
44+ min ago (364+ words) Network Consulting Services reported that the UK's largest mortgage networks saw some of the biggest net losses in appointed representative (AR) firms in the first three months of 2026 as brokers sought support with compliance, technology and fair exit terms." St…...
Nottingham Building Society appoints Richard Fearon to Board
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (251+ words) Nottingham Building Society has announced the appointment of Richard Fearon to its Board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1st September 2026. Fearon will take over the role of senior independent director from Peter O'Donnell, subject to regulatory approval. O'Donnell will…...
Afin Bank appoints Beth Jeffs as head of product and proposition
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (398+ words) Afin Bank has appointed'Beth Jeffs (pictured) as head of product and proposition, responsible for the development strategy for the bank's lending and savings propositions. Jeffs joins from the Nottingham Building Society where she was senior mortgage propositions manager. She has…...
From mortgage broker to relationship manager
3+ day, 6+ min ago (647+ words) In the first article in this series, I posed a simple question around artificial intelligence (AI): if it could do one thing for your business tomorrow, what would you want it to be? The aim was to cut through the…...
East Ayrshire named most affordable place for FTBs - Lloyds
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (427+ words) East Ayrshire in Scotland has been named as the most affordable place for first-time buyers (FTBs), with an average price of "147, 353, according to research from Lloyds. The research looked at local areas across the UK, highlighting where people can get…...
Live West adopts the NHQB Shared Ownership Code
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (260+ words) Live West has become the first housing provider to adopt the Shared Ownership Code operated by the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB)." The code is designed to improve transparency, fairness and service quality in Shared Ownership and covers over 200, 000 Shared…...
PMI trust levels plateau as claims satisfaction reaches new high - Fairer Finance
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (392+ words) Consumer trust in the private medical insurance (PMI) market has remained broadly stable, while claims satisfaction has continued to rise, according to research from Fairer Finance. The latest "Trust in PMI" Index from Fairer Finance, based on polling of more…...
Glenhawk expands AVM criteria following warehouse facility increase
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (254+ words) Specialist bridging lender Glenhawk has announced a series of enhancements to its automated valuation model (AVM) criteria as it continues to expand its funding capacity. The lender said it can now offer free AVMs on single residential properties up to…...
TAB joins The Right Mortgage & Protection Network lender panel
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (217+ words) The Right Mortgage & Protection Network (TRM) has announced specialist property finance lender TAB has joined its lender panel, broadening the range of mortgage and bridging finance options available to member firms. From today, advisers across the network will have access…...
Property management sector grows as Renters" Rights Act pressures increase, study finds - The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (348+ words) Rushbrook & Rathbone has said the property management sector is expected to see further growth as landlords respond to increasing regulatory pressures under the Renters" Rights Act. Analysis by Rushbrook & Rathbone of the latest VAT and PAYE enterprise data found there…...