Software company SmartSearch has appointed Ian Wright as its new strategic alliances manager.  In this role Wright will look to expand,.. Read More;

Bevan Money has submitted its application for a banking licence. The business plans to provide mortgages, fuelled by retail deposits,.. Read More;

Specialist packager Mayflower for Brokers has launched a new self-build mortgage product. This product is available for loans between £1m and,.. Read More;

Coventry for Intermediaries is launching a tool on its’ website which shows people how to make their homes more efficient,.. Read More;

Accord Mortgages has relaxed its interest-only mortgage criteria.   The Yorkshire Building Society-owned broker-only lender says its changes are:   Adding the sale,.. Read More;

SortRefer has added a new bridging referrals conveyancing option to its range.   The portal for mortgage brokers says the option,.. Read More;

Equity release lending plummeted by 61% to £722m in the first three months of the year compared to 12 months,.. Read More;

Legal & General has said it paid out £883m retail protection claims for 2022, an increase of 5% on the,.. Read More;

Somo has joined the lending panel of financial services platform firm Finova.   The bridging loans firm will join more than,.. Read More;

The Home Buying & Selling Technology Group (HBSG) is releasing version two of the Property Data Trust Framework and updated,.. Read More;

Aviva is appointing Phoebus to service its equity release portfolio, replacing its legacy servicing system. The new long-term contract follows a,.. Read More;

The number of homes in England lifted by 232,820 to 25.2 million, driven by a rise in owner-occupied dwellings, government,.. Read More;