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Police standoffs on eviction day? It can happen to anyone
Mortgage Solutions' exclusive columnist, The Insider, finds that when problems occur, someone, somewhere must be blamed.
Protecting clients is about more than insurance
Accurate property search reports are vital to the house buying process and brokers play a key role in ensuring clients don't fall foul of poor quality providers, says James Sherwood-Rogers, chairman of the Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO).
Courts are failing to treat struggling borrowers fairly
The actions of the courts are hampering not only lenders' ability to repossess properties when needed, but borrowers' ability to successfully move on from their financial difficulties, explains Debby Cattell, head of servicing at Crown Mortgage Management.
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New Lender Week – what did you miss?
All this week, Mortgage Solutions examined what new lenders have brought to the market, offering insight through a mix of features, blogs, analysis and interviews with experts from across the industry.
All the stories that mattered last week..
In case you missed anything, here is a rundown of the biggest stories from last week.
Head to Head: Why one lender chose broker distribution, the other direct-only
Every new mortgage lender has to decide whether to go direct to consumers or use intermediaries. Two lenders explain the routes they have taken in the past year, with one launching to brokers as the other chose to cut its intermediary ties.
How to get mortgage lending authorisation from the FSA
Applying for a mortgage-related lending licence from the FSA takes tenacity, patience, and in-depth planning, explains Serena Joseph, partner at regulatory consultants Joseph & Hepple-Wilson.
Catch up on last week's best read stories
In case you missed anything, here is a rundown of the biggest stories from this week.
Don’t miss New Lender Week
All next week, Mortgage Solutions will examine what new lenders have brought to the market, offering insight through a mix of features, blogs, analysis and interviews with experts from across the industry.
AMI splits from AIFA: The industry reaction
Earlier this morning the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) announced a split from its sister body the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) to become a separate, independent organisation, headed up by Robert Sinclair.
Five reasons why the FOS must not 'name and shame'
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is in the process of deciding how it will go about publishing its decisions and one of the main points of contention has been whether or not it should name the firms involved.
Repossession: It's a dog’s life
Brits' supposed love of their pets doesn't always come through when the chips are down, finds Mortgage Solutions' exclusive columnist, The Insider.
How to talk to clients about death
Clients are reluctant to talk about how serious illness or a death in the family could affect their finances, but advisers can play a role in changing this mindset. Louise Colley, head of protection sales and marketing at Aviva, explains how.
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