ProtectionGuruPro Live! (And everything else we covered last week)
Rob Harvey brings you a round up of everything we covered last week on Protection Guru, including the official 'go live' of ProtectionGuruPro. Click here to read article
How has the mortgage market changed in the last 70 years?
70 years in the mortgage market With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee fast approaching, now seems a good time to look back at the last 70 years and consider the UK’s mortgage market and the changes we’ve seen. So, let’s take a trip back to May and June of 1952, a time that saw the [...]
Accord – New product launches
Buy to Let New Business Accord withdrew and replaced products across its BTL new business range, with rates increased by up to 0.46% across all LTVs. A minimum of £300 Cashback has been added to all Fixed Rate products that don’t include the Accord Remortgage Legal Service. This is to provide flexibility to customers [...]
Practical Protection Podcast – S5 Ep 14 Financial Vulnerability Taskforce
Hi everyone. I hope you enjoyed the previous episode? I was joined by Matt Ran, where we spoke about Huntington's disease, and what this might mean for access to insurance. I’m joined by special guest Keith Richards, Chair of the Financial Vulnerability Taskforce, a professional body which was set up to help consumers and [...]
Double Points For A Double Bank Holiday
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee we are offering DOUBLE points for new business until the end of May as well as a NEW addition to our reward selection A quick reminder of how Ceta Rewards works: To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee we are offering DOUBLE points for new business until the end of May as well [...]
Weekly Protection Update – 27th May 2022
Cost of Living - Cover Article Indexation Calculator Hi everyone, hope you’ve had a good week. I had an email from Nick Meek from Vida Insurance this week (who many of you will know as an adviser within the network) and he had an interesting sales [...]
Changes to the LV= lending criteria
The following changes will be made to the lending criteria for LV= lifetime mortgages. In summary: Our maximum flat roof percentage has increased from 50% to 100%. We will now be able to take a more flexible approach to properties in proximity to commercial/non-residential buildings. Flat Roof We have increased our maximum flat roof [...]
Weekly Mortgage Update – 27th May 2022
Welcome to this week's Mortgage Update. Please take the time to read through the update as there may be some information that is important to you. Our lender updates include CHL: Rising living costs and the appeal of HMOs Foundation: Market health check, landlords optimism and intentions The Nottingham: Are you ready to unwrap [...]
How Can the Shared Ownership Scheme Help your Customers onto the Property Ladder?
The costs associated with buying a first property outright have surged, and buyers not only face an increase in house prices but potentially tighter credit restrictions imposed by lenders due to the rise in the cost of living. With house prices increasing, buyers' deposits have also increased. The average deposit required has tripled in [...]
Family Building Society: Help us to help you
At Family Building Society, we know applications aren't always straightforward. That's why you come to us. But no matter how complicated they are, we still want to get your applications through as quickly as possible. Find out how can you help us to help you, and download our handy minimum requirements checklists. Find out more [...]
