Mortgage Finance Gazette

CML annual report 2007

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has published the CML annual report 2007 – a record of a momentous year for the mortgage industry.

"Don't talk about the...finances!"

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

A study by Saga Personal Finance has revealed that men and the under 50s like to talk when it comes to money whilst older people prefer only to discuss money if they have to.

The feelings still mutual

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

Norwich and Peterborough Building Society’s (N&P) annual customer research has shown that a massive 97% of members surveyed said that they believe the society would better serve them by remaining mutual.

Brokers still searching for sub-prime deals

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

A recent survey compiled by the BDS Mortgage Group has revealed that despite current market conditions, sub-prime deals remain firmly on brokers' agendas with 40% reporting that it accounts for 10-30% of business volumes.

AIFA praises RDR Interim Report

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has responded to the Financial Service Authority's (FSA) Retail Distribution Review (RDR) Interim Report.

Economy will slow but avoid recession

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

Lenders and intermediaries agree the economy will continue to slow, but respondents to IMLA's latest member survey think the UK will avoid a full-scale recession.

SHIP sails on despite credit crunch

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans) has published equity release business results for the first quarter of this year.

Do more to protect customers' personal details, warns FSA

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:10:16 GMT

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is urging firms to change their attitude to data security and do more to help prevent their customers falling victim to identity fraud and other types of financial crime.

Members support single professional standards board

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:10:16 GMT

Proposals by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Personal Finance Society have received strong member backing in a survey undertaken by Ernst & Young.

Newcastle BS launches Bridge for buy to let

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:10:16 GMT

Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of its new Day 1 bridging product which is designed to provide a fast bridging option for buy to let investors.