UK Lending

The Bank of Canada said half of all homeowners with an adjustable-rate, fixed-payment mortgage would have met their trigger rate by October 2022. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images) About half of homeowners who have a fixed-payment adjustable-rate mortgage had reached their trigger rate by October 2022, …

The interior of the Mercedes EQS electric sedan © Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz The Mercedes-Benz Group has slashed the prices of some electric car models in China, joining a list of automakers that have followed suit Tesla’s price cut last month, in the latest sign of slowing demand in the …

Malcolm Bradley has completed over 400 volunteer home improvement jobs since he started in 1997 – and intends to do even more when he retires. The 66-year-old previously worked for RAF Lossiemouth before moving into the civil service, from which he recently retired. In addition to his work for the …

Through Hannah Redman The latest iteration of the Chinese Communist Party’s plans to undermine critical infrastructure in Western countries has emerged: the recruitment of former RAF pilots to help train the People’s Liberation Army. Amid geopolitical concerns about the proliferation of Chinese industrial espionage strategies, such as Huawei’s failed bid …

By Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) – Credit Suisse is driving expansion in China, with the country and Hong Kong expected to record the fastest pace of staff growth in Asia, its regional head said, even as the Swiss bank’s turnaround strategy translates into job losses elsewhere. Beset by years …

One in four mortgage holders will not be able to afford to increase monthly payments by £100 and almost half will struggle if they increase £250, says Citizens Advice Citizens Advice research highlights the risk if interest rates continue to rise One in 7 mortgage holders have already reduced their …

UK property: Demand for consumer credit is expected to rise 7.2% this year as the cost of living and inflationary pressures rise. Photo: May James/Reuters Banks are expected to rein in UK property lending as they grapple with higher interest rates, a riskier economic outlook and volatility in the markets. …

Announcing his bid to run again for Prime Minister of the UK, former Finance Secretary and MP Rishi Sunak said Sunday (October 23) he wanted to repair the economy and unite the Conservative Party. The UK is a great country but we are facing a deep economic crisis. That is …

Open Banking Fair returned to the UK in 2022. Consisting of nine stages, over 40 sessions and more than 90 industry speakers, the event will host a large number of members of the financial community to discuss all things Open Banking. At a time of economic and political turbulence in …

Hello and welcome to the work week. Or is this supposed to be workers’ week? The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is taking place in Beijing, and all eyes are on President Xi Jinping ahead of the expected vote for an unprecedented third term. The Financial Times …

Author: Mohit Joshi, President, Infosys. Inflation has struck in the UK a 40-year high and more than 3 out of 4 adults in the UK are concerned about the rising cost of living The UK faces major socio-economic hurdles this winter; Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the nation has seen rising …

In Bracknell Forest, 37.2 percent of homes were mortgage owned in 2020, compared to 37 percent in Wokingham. Wokingham has been represented since 1987 by John Redwood, the veteran Tory backbencher who has been a vocal supporter of Liz Truss’ tax cut policies. Its majority fell from 18,798 in 2017 …

Open banking platform Tink has claimed traditional lending models are “broken” and urged lenders to prioritize improving their credit scores, after new research found only half of UK lenders use technology to derive a credit score based on bank account details create. Tink surveyed more than 300 financial services executives …

©Reuters. Quick Volatility Alert: Good Gaming, Inc. Good Gaming, Inc. (OTC: GMER) shares saw volatile short activity on Monday. After the activity, the stock price dropped -6.40% to $0.0625. The overall sentiment for GMER was neutral. The volatility alert signal shows a bearish trend. Therefore, the recommendation is to increase …

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could be guided by its global counterparts, including the US Federal Reserve, to hike interest rates for a fourth consecutive day on Friday in a bid to tame stubborn inflation. The RBI, which has hiked the short-term lending (repo) rate by 140 basis points …

Quiet week after Fed rate decision Parliamentary elections in Italy US inflation update Monday, September 26th That The Italian general elections will take place on Sunday 25th September and attempts will be made to form a government. Overnight we have the UK Rightmove House Price Index and the Japanese Flash …

Mark Carney acknowledged that banks opposed his financial alliance to fight climate change because they feared complying with the rules on lending to fossil fuel companies would expose them to legal claims. Wall Street banks including JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are among those who have threatened to …

The UK economy is heading for a slowdown or recession as consumers and businesses grapple with the uncertainty caused by rapid inflation, tax hikes, rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday that the BoE is walking a fine line between …

The numbers show how, with interest rates and mortgage costs rising, people are having to struggle more and more to climb the ladder. Separate figures show couples are now straining more than ever to get up the apartment ladder. Data released by the Financial Conduct Authority shows that the share …

The fall in inflation from 10.1% in July to 9.9% last month will not worry Bank of England policymakers at their interest rate-setting meeting next week. Its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is on a mission to raise the cost of borrowing to bring inflation down to 2%. The price growth …

They have been touted as the next big thing for the retail landscape, freeing shoppers from the burden of interest-bearing credit cards. But now many lenders are buying now and paying later financial problems even before the government announces its plans to regulate. The rapid growth of small, interest-free, Buy …

(NASDAQ:RDFN) – A holiday weekend hike in mortgage rates has sucked much of the remaining energy from the housing market, according to a new report report by Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-supported real estate agency. Home visiting activity took a nosedive, and the proportion of sellers cutting their price remained near …

More than five years ago, the (outgoing) CEO of the former Oil and Gas Authority (now the North Sea Transition Authority), Andy Samuel, and I, always over coffee, enjoyed a series of informal talks about the future potential role of the UK continental shelf in The Great Energy Transition . …

Woman holds British pound banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com to register LONDON, September 2 (Reuters) – The UK government is to release data showing around £1.1 billion in small business loans ($1.27 billion) made under a …

The government’s private rental sector (PRS) reform plans will negatively impact multi-use homes (HMOs) and the investment and supply of these properties. According to real estate investment franchise Platinum Property Partners, the proposed Renters Reform Bill does not specifically exclude professional or student HMOs, just as it excludes …

Unify Credit Union has been recognized by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), which investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders while providing support to those who have borrowed money from a loan shark. Its new accreditation program recognizes organizations working with IMLT to raise awareness of loan sharks and …

The property sector across the UK is expected to receive a £3bn boost as specialist bank GB Bank officially opens in Middlesbrough after receiving its full UK banking licence. The banking license allows the bank to move forward with its ambitious plans. It has committed to lending £3bn over five …

25 dead confirmed in Russian attack on train station in central Ukraine According to the Ukrainian newspaper Kyiv Independent, 25 people are now dead after a Russian missile attack on a train station in central Ukraine. The attacks took place on August 24, Ukraine’s Independence Day, before which Ukrainian President …

China will pay a “heavy price” if it invades Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen warned on Tuesday. Her message to Beijing — which considers Taiwan part of China — coincided with the anniversary of Taipei repelling Chinese attacks on the Taiwan-controlled islands of Kinmen and Matsu in 1958. More than six …

While Cross River Bank Having done a massive amount of work early in the pandemic to help small businesses obtain loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), there are concerns about borrowers not seeking forgiveness. The bank has taken in around $1 billion in fees for handling US aid. After …

©Reuters Gazprom said it would shut down the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which supplies gas to Europe via the Baltic Sea, at the end of August, further disrupting gas flow to Europe as energy prices soar and the continent scrambles for supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s state-owned gas …

Afghanistan has two anniversaries ahead of it. Friday is Independence Day, which commemorates the signing of the 1919 Treaty of Rawalpindi, in which Britain granted Afghanistan autonomy over its foreign policy. However, most will be more concerned with Monday, which marks a year since the Taliban regained control. This week …

Nicky Stevenson Tory nominees Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak continued their heated arguments this week over how they would deal with the cost of living crisis if they became prime minister. In a sixth official leadership meeting, Truss and Sunak focused primarily on taxes as they discussed ways to help …

“Even those prospective borrowers who think a fixed-rate mortgage is their only option may well benefit from the flexibility of a discounted mortgage.” This means that taking out a fixed-rate mortgage makes a lot of sense for most common home purchases. This can also apply to landlords looking for greater …

2022 has been a strange year for many: in large part due to the financial uncertainty created by inflation. In the UK it rose to a 40-year high of 9% in April 2022, up from 7% in March, but the UK is not alone in facing this growing problem. To …

Environmental group Hubbub and mobile operator Virgin Media O2 have given five charities a £400,000 share of their Tech Lending Community Fund to support programs that reduce e-waste and provide tablets and data to those in need. The organizations said five organizations across the UK have received grants of between …

The credit crunch is looming for auto lenders – perhaps most immediately for those lending to the subprime market. For this purpose and as mentioned on Tuesday (2 August) by sites like I’m looking for alpha credit acceptancewhich helps auto dealers offer vehicle financing — including to consumers with less …

Credit card lenders have increased their marketing efforts to attract new borrowers, showing confidence in US consumers even as the economy may be headed for recession. According to a Financial Times, the volume of paper and digital mail requests rose for the second straight quarter after rising 47% in the …

The commercial credit market is expected to grow immensely by 2028 due to the lowest interest rates. The SME sub-segment is expected to be very beneficial. market in Asia Pacific better growth opportunities are forecast for the region up to 2028. NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Research Dive …

HOMEBUYERS could be able to get a bigger loan after a major rule change, which is due to happen in a matter of days. A mortgage affordability test will be discontinued by the Bank of England from August 1st. 1 There’s a big change in mortgage rules coming up next …

Although the stamp duty holiday ended last fall and interest rates have since risen to their highest levels in more than a decade, Buy-to-Let remains an attractive investment for newcomers or seasoned professionals with large portfolios looking to expand. In fact, a recent survey conducted by BVA BDRC shows that …

The Bankruptcy Service has written to Lex Greensill and other former directors of the supply chain finance group that bore his name as it intensifies an investigation that could trigger a formal proceeding to disqualify them as company directors. Sky News has learned that the unit which investigates company failures …

We’ve written about it a few times Old, a platform that helps trading card collectors (think Pokémon, NBA, NFL, etc.) research, buy/sell, and safely store high quality cards. This week, after a few months of silent testing, the company announces a new product: Alt advance. The idea? If you have …

Francesca Carlesi, co-founder and CEO of Molo, said the digital mortgage lender is now in a “better position” and has “learned our lessons” after temporarily suspending its buy-to-let (BTL) lending earlier this year have “funding questions”. Lending was suspended in April due to “recent changes in capital markets” from where …

GCP ASSET BACKED INCOME: Trust’s mission is to provide steady income with occasional special dividends in good times By Rachel Rickard Straus, Financial Mail on Sunday Released: 4:50 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2022 | Updated: 5:20 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2022 The core mission of GCP Asset Backed Income is …

payment processing company plaid now supports digital asset exchanges and investment platforms to accommodate the growing number of people using cryptocurrencies. Binance.US, Gemini, Robinhood, and SoFi will be supported on the Plaid network initially, with Blockchain.com, BitGo, and others joining later this year, according to a blog entry Thursday (July …

Children with retinoblastoma eye cancer in a low-income country are 16 times more likely to die within three years of diagnosis than children in high-income countries, according to a new study published in The Lancet Global Health. The research, led by the International Center for Eye Health (ICEH) at the …

“We look forward to working with Tom and his team to ensure the consultants in our group have all the products and tools they need to provide the best service to their clients.” The new agreement gives TMG’s direct authorized advisors access to The Mansfield’s range of residential and buy-to-let …

Welcome to the June edition of the UK Tax Round Up. This month’s edition features a summary of HMRC’s recent guidance on QAHCs and loan funds, the publication of the new UK-Luxembourg double taxation agreement and the delay in the UK’s implementation of the OECD-related Pillar Two rules on global …

A record number of people are pawning items to borrow money from Britain’s largest pawnbroker amid an escalating cost of living crisis. H&T Group said in a trading update issued Monday that “loan pledging” — loans secured against a customer’s valuable items such as watches or jewelry — is at …

Troubled UK households are turning to expensive lenders in growing numbers as the cost of living crisis leaves them unable to pay their bills, anti-poverty charities have warned. It comes as subprime lender Amigo, which has agreed to pay compensation to customers who sold unaffordable loans, announced plans to launch …

According to technology and data analytics firm S3 Partners, the short selling market is alive and well, with £28.9 billion worth of positions currently active in the UK. June delivered another surge, with a further £2.4bn of shares shorted to offset an overall £2.5bn share price decline as short sellers …

New exports of Russian gold will be banned to the UK, US, Canada and Japan after Sunday’s G7 summit in Germany agreed tough new measures aimed at putting pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in the conflict with exercise of Ukraine. Gold is a major Russian export worth £12.6 billion …

Kuflink will launch its first-ever buy-to-let (BTL) lending product by the end of June 2022, as the peer-to-peer lending platform prepares to expand its offering even further. Narinder Khattoare, Managing Director of Kuflink, describes the BTL product as “a natural progression” for the company, which specializes in P2P real estate-backed …

To print this article, all you need to do is register or log in to Mondaq.com. On February 2nd, 2022, HMRC released a long-awaited update to its Cryptoassets Handbook on the tax treatment of ‘decentralized finance’ (‘DeFi’), an increasingly popular crypto investment space. The update (which can be found HERE) …

In today’s FinTech news, a UK firm has filed a patent protecting its digital wallet technology and a community bank is stealing a compliance chief from Robinhood. Also, APIs are used to collect data from team members as professional racing cars compete against each other. Tintra files for UK patent …

MarketsandResearch.biz has just published a report on the Global Fintech Lending Market from 2022 to 2028 which provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the current scenario, focusing on critical variables, marketing tactics and the future success of key players. The report provides valuable information such as profit margins and …

Paragon Banking Group reported “excellent” results for the six months ended March 31 – with profits rising sharply. Underlying earnings rose 27.3% to £105.6 million, while new loans rose 32.2% to nearly £1.5 billion. The bank says it has “strong” pipelines for new business entering its second half. Nigel Terrington, …

Second-charge mortgage specialist SoMo said inquiries from advisors about these loans rose 63% in April information campaign. SoMo’s goal is to ensure mortgage advisors know how second-charge loans can help many of their clients, and research data for April suggests that strategy is paying off. Second mortgages now account for …

The UK’s biggest banks are no longer “too big to fail” and could foot the bill for their own failure, the Bank of England said, but found shortcomings at three banks including HSBC and Lloyds. Fourteen years after the financial crisis that threatened to collapse the banking system and led …

Exclusive: Messages found on the phones of two men after their sudden deaths suggested they were being followed to repay their comrades. It is feared that the cost of living crisis will aggravate the situation Some soldiers turn to loan sharks to make ends meet ( (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Defense …

High school teacher Othman Abdel Jabbar never imagined he could own a home in his native Saudi Arabia, where high prices and a lack of mortgage financing meant the resource-rich Gulf state was lagging behind its G20 peers in home ownership. But last month Abdel Jabbar, 36, entered a one-stop …

A compliance expert has claimed that despite the crackdown by the city regulator, there is still a place for Appointed Representatives (ARs). Mark Turner, managing director of Kroll’s financial services compliance and regulation practice, said many ARs follow the rules and operate in line with regulator expectations and will continue …

About eight months ago JPMorgan Chase (JPM 1.41%), America’s largest bank, has launched a digital consumer bank in the UK. The goal was not only to establish a presence in the UK consumer banking market, but also to pilot a digital banking model that can be scaled to other countries …

In today’s headlines from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is launching its second inquiry into Google’s advertising practices this year. Also, ultra-fast food services are starting to shed jobs, the FCA is trying to streamline the London Stock Exchange’s listing rules and BNPL …

British banks have been largely overlooked and unloved by investors in recent years, and perhaps for good reason. Over the past decade, the FTSE All-Share has delivered a total return of 99.6%, while the UK banking sector has returned a paltry 17.5%. Much of this dismal performance can be attributed …

Those who have suddenly struggled to fill the gap have turned to declassifying stocks. In the first three months of this year, 42 percent of equity release clients used the money to pay off a mortgage, according to Key Later Life Finance, a financial planner. This accounted for more than …

Rishi Sunak also discussed how global partners can continue to work together to mitigate the impact of war on the global economy He will also urge G7 colleagues to keep up the momentum and implement the historic agreement on global tax reform – to ensure companies pay their fair share …

Specialist buy-to-let fintech lender Landbay has launched its most comprehensive and intuitive brokerage portal amid a bold new brand. The new brand is intended to set Landbay apart from the industry’s traditional image – and the brand line, “Your credit partner” reflects the trusting relationships Landbay has with …

New Jersey, United States – That Digital Lending Platforms Market The report includes the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the market. It ensures a strengthened market position and a growing product portfolio by providing all the important details about market growth. It reveals some of the key insights and focuses …

88.8% of creditors voted in favor of the new business model, with the company receiving 145,532 votes in favor and 18,401 votes against. The scheme proposes an initial contribution of £97m to be generated from internal resources – with a significant part coming from the reduction of the existing loan …

The UK on Wednesday signed new security deals with Sweden and Finland aimed at strengthening the two countries’ defenses against Russia on their way to NATO membership. The UK has pledged to defend either country if support is requested in the event of an attack. The agreements are mutual. In …

Of Joaquin Ayuso de Paul, Head of Nium Crypto Cryptocurrencies are coming under regulatory pressure around the world, but some exciting developments have come out of the UK in recent weeks. The British Treasury announced that it intends to bring stablecoins under the purview of the Financial Conduct Authority (the …

The minister received an award for her handling of the economy through the pandemic The Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) move to raise interest rates is part of a synchronized action by global central banks and came as a surprise only because it came between policy reviews, Finance Minister Nirmala …

Macro Snapshot – Fed expects rate hike to fight inflation; French services see strong growth RIYADH: The US Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates as it fights inflation levels, while the Reserve Bank of India hiked interest rates by 40 basis points for similar reasons. According to the …

HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited (“Butterfield”) (NYSE: NTB | BSX: NTB.BH) today announced the promotion of Michael Schrum to President and Group Chief Risk Officer. Craig Bridgewater has been promoted to Group Chief Financial Officer and joins the Executive Committee. Mr. Schrum, who has served …

The US Federal Reserve has given a clear signal that it will hike interest rates by half a percentage point this week to curb rising inflation and is likely to continue to rise throughout the year. The Fed has long played a crucial role when the world’s largest economy faces …

Peer-to-peer home loan platform Sancus has continued its hiring spree with the appointment of Clare Tiffany Cuff. Cuff will join the Sancus UK team from May 3rd. She was previously Regional Development Director at specialist lender Together, which she left in December 2020. After leaving Together, she took some time …

British digital bank Starling has doubled its valuation to over £2.5 billion ($3.15 billion), the Financial Times reported on Tuesday (April 26). Starling is reportedly trying to build on the expansion it has experienced during the pandemic and is considering an initial public offering (IPO) within a few years. That …

New research from Cluttons Investment Management shows total returns remained in line with the MSCI Monthly Index of nearly 20% in 2021, up from 13.4% in 2020 and ahead of industry forecasts, which varied between 10% and 14%. The investment volume increased by 9% …

Irish-owned construction group Durkan Holdings Ltd is investigating houses it has built in the UK for potential safety issues. The UK is revising fire safety laws for flats and houses after a fire that killed 72 people at London’s Grenfell Tower and is asking builders to adapt existing buildings to …

The DeFi sector has revolutionized finance, making it decentralized and accessible to all, without any kind of bias. This is very beneficial when it comes to things like staking and yield farming, but it can lead to life-changing opportunities when it comes to things like lending. As you know, getting …

Alternative Lendingdigital banking A partnership between two highly respected startups on both sides of the Atlantic. Image source: Revolut. Revolut is ramping up its American ambitions with a partnership it says will enable a wave of consumer credit, including credit and personal loans, for its US customers. The partnership is …

The diplomatic rift between Russia and the West widened further on Saturday when Moscow barred British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a dozen other senior British officials from entering the country in response to British sanctions. The ministry’s statement cited “unprecedented hostile actions by the UK government, particularly in the …

Innovative financial institutions invest in P2P loans that can pay attractive interest rates This type of debt carries a number of risks, including default, bankruptcy and lack of liquidity For retail investors, there are fewer P2P options than there used to be Innovative Finance Individual Savings Accounts (Ifisas) have their …

Monday, April 11, 2022 4:33 p.m Property equity firm Blend Network has secured a record £120m boost to lend that extra ‘muscle’ to UK developers. Blend, backed by OakNorth Bank chairman and former Barclays vice chairman Cyrus Ardalan, snagged the sum from a syndicate of six major family offices “Receiving …

After temporarily relocating from the Ukrainian capital to Poland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union is resuming its diplomatic presence in Kyiv, it announced on Friday. EU Ambassador to Ukraine Matti Maasikas “returns to Kyiv to increase EU presence and ensure support from our Ukrainian partners,” the bloc …

Customers at more than a dozen stores at Westfields shopping centers in London and Stratford City can now use the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option when shopping, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (April 6). Clearpay Finance Solutions, a payment processing provider based in Manchester, England, has entered into a partnership …

British fintech Freetrade announced its upcoming launch in the Swedish retail market. They recently received regulatory approval from financial inspectionsa first step towards possible expansion into other EU countries. free tradea seven-year-old startup with more than 1 million customers, has raised funds through a mix of investors including Left Lane …

In this week’s top news from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), not everyone has been buying cryptocurrencies, but crypto awareness has gone through the roof; and Dutch payments group Adyen unveils a range of embedded financial products. Also, London-based real estate tech startup Goodlord raises £27 million (about US$35.4 …

British judges have withdrawn from the last appeals court in Hong Kong, raising concerns that their continued participation appears to support the current government amid dwindling political liberties and freedom of expression in Chinese territory. Lord Reed, the President of the UK Supreme Court, the country’s highest court, said he …

Plans for a new energy-from-waste plant near Birmingham have moved ahead after developers secured a fresh round of funding. Cracknore Investment has secured a £3m loan agreement with Broadwood Capital, through which it has acquired 20 hectares of vacant industrial land in Hams Hall. The plan is to build a …

Lending and finance for MSMEs: Lenders’ increasing focus on cash flow-based lending has emerged amid the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) proposal to introduce cash flow-based lending in place of balance sheet-based lending. Credit and financing for MSMEs: The credit gap in the MSME sector is massive, around 20 to …

NatWest plans to enter the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market, allowing customers to split their purchases into multiple payoffs starting this summer. BNPL options often appear at online checkouts and can help people avoid paying interest on their borrowing. NatWest said its new offering will give its customers the …

New Jersey, USA,- The latest report published by Verified Market Research Reports shows that the Online clothing rental market is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. Analysts have studied market drivers, restraints, risks, and opportunities in the global market. The Online Clothing Rental Market report depicts the likely …

SBI is revamping its mobile application to transform into a full digital bank, which will be called Only Yono. HDFC Bank is working on a similar plan. What does this mean for the future of banking? subjectsDigital Banking | SBI Yono | HDFC bank India currently has no …

Google is benefiting from ads promoting “instant” cash and loans delivered “faster than pizza,” despite promises to protect users from “deceptive and harmful” financial products. The ads were served to people in the UK searching for terms like ‘quick money now’ and ‘need money help’, directing users to companies offering …

A RAT-backed low-interest loan program can help local homeowners make important repairs and efficiency improvements to their home. Rises in food and energy bills are hitting wallets even harder this year, so West Devon Borough Council is reminding residents about a local scheme to help with the cost of repairing …

New research results from the expert for real estate loans, octane capitalhas shown that stock levels in the rental market have fallen sharply in major UK cities. To generate these results, the rental stock in 21 major UK cities was analyzed and how rental housing availability has changed …

“Our embedded credit team already gives us the ability to make decisions quickly, and the ability to have dual representation should make us even faster for many clients.” This rule has the potential to reduce the time required for legal reviews by eliminating …

Gregg Wallace wants to help the world get a grip on food waste (Photo: Richard Walker/PA Wire) get food waste under control With UK households wasting an average of eight meals a week (87,000 tonnes of food waste across all households in seven days), TV presenter Gregg Wallace is taking …

Royal London is “ready to move on” after the failed bid for LV as it outlines plans to expand into new products to help Britain’s aging population By Lucy White for the Daily Mail Released: 4:56 PM EST, March 4, 2022 | Updated: 4:56 PM EST, March 4, 2022 Royal …

Coincidentally, Prince William and Prince Harry were huge fans of Snoop Dogg throughout his career. The artist explains that they were behind Her Majesty’s decision to allow him to enter the UK to perform in 1994, despite the murder charges pending against him. “[T]The Queen said her grandchildren loved Snoop …

Friday February 25, 2022 The UK government has announced in addition to the sanctions and export controls imposed on Russia on February 22, 2022. This escalation in sanctions comes in response to Russia’s military advance into Ukraine on multiple fronts. The following is a high-level general summary of these measures, …

The public consultation will start in the summer to look at good reasons to benefit from an extra £880m Suggestions to encourage investment in youth programs, social enterprise and money management support Youth activities, community projects and other good causes could benefit from an extra £880million after the Government took …

Just like everyone has their own taste in clothing or cars, choosing an Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) comes down to personal preference and risk tolerance. Here are some of the best peer-to-peer lending platforms for your IFISA and what to consider. The highest rate P2P lending platforms display target interest …

Courtney Cox admits she’s been chasing youth for years. (Getty Images) Courtney Cox has shared her regret at “putting things in my face” as she admitted she’s been “trying to chase youthfulness” for years. The 57-year-old actress opened up about the moment she realized how “weird” her face looked after …

In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, cryptocurrency lenders in the UK are less regulated than in the US, and the European Union accused China of blocking European tech companies from defending their patents in court. In addition, London-based FinTech Nous closed an $8.9 million funding …

A study by specialist property finance firm Octane Capital estimates that homeowners across England have accumulated over £2.547 trillion in equity in their homes and has identified which areas of the property market are the most valuable based on that equity. Octane Capital analyzed the level of home …

Assetz Capital is set to hit £1bn in lending this year and £1.5bn in 2023. An upbeat report from the peer-to-peer lender says the platform is expanding home lending and aims to be responsible for financing a quarter of the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) built homes over time. …