The Proven Benefit of Lenders Working with Mortgage Brokers

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was very interested to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-drive-150-lending-surge-at-teachers-bs/1058306.article lenders which work with mortgage brokers definitely benefit when compared with only offering direct offers. As...

More Competition in Equity Release is Most Welcome

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was delighted to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/equity-release/hodge-lifetime-considering-drawdown-lifetime-mortgage-launch/1057602.article Increasing competition in the market for drawdown life time mortgages is most welcome as there are...

The Fixed Term Annuity Market

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was very disappointed to learn of Met Life’s decision to leave the Fixed Term Annuity Market. Fixed Term Annuities appeal to many younger retirees who think the interest rate cycle will change over the next few years and couple with being older hope to receive a...

The Changing Mortgage Procuration Fee Regime

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I think the mortgage market procuration fee changes are really interesting and I can see the business case for lenders paying more for higher quality mortgage leads. I hope the new regulatory regime and the large institutions place the necessary support to mortgage...