Legal and General preparing hybrid mortgage launch for older borrowers
Legal and General has expressed an interest in developing a hybrid mortgage product that combines the features of a standard residential mortgage with elements of a lifetime mortgage
Marsden BS launches retiree mortgages and expects more lenders to follow
Retirees look set to benefit from the changing attitudes of mortgage lenders as they recognise the opportunities of offering loans to borrowers later on in life.
Rozario responds to Andrew Castle’s attack on equity release
Andrea Rozario responds to Andrew Castle’s warning to consumers that equity release products ‘take advantage’ of older and vulnerable customers, which also criticised product elements of the loans as ‘foul’.
Leeds BS sees ‘opportunity’ in later life lending market
Leeds Building Society is considering the viability of developing mortgage products which serve older borrowers who are approaching or who are already at retirement age, CEO Peter Hill said.
Lauren Bagley joins The Right Mortgage and Protection Network
Ex-TMA marketing manager Lauren Bagley has become the latest confirmed recruit to The Right Mortgage and Protection Network as head of marketing.
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Investec to launch online mortgage system for intermediaries
Investec has begun the process of creating an online system for intermediaries using its professional mortgage range, allowing brokers to complete a full mortgage application online.
Legal and General rolls out conveyancing services to network members
Legal and General has partnered with myhomemove to launch a conveyancing service to all of the firm’s network and mortgage club members.
Using the FCA’s report to improve advice in your business
The FCA’s recent review into advice in the mortgage industry found ‘room for improvement’, but there are lessons to be learned from the report, says Steve Walker.
Newcastle Building Society launches into buy-to-let lending
The intermediary arm of Newcastle Building Society is entering the buy-to-let market with a range of products including short and long-term fixed or discounted rates.
