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Mortgage market predictions this tax year
What’s ahead for the 2024/25 tax year and what are the key trends to look out for?
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Why strong broker-lender relationships are important
Why strong broker-lender relationships are important for a smooth mortgage process and how lenders and brokers can work together to benefit the borrower.
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Our niche affordability criteria explained
We use certain niche indicators to measure your client’s affordability which often means we’re able to lend to applicants when other lenders can’t.
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Remortgaging and product transfers made easy for your clients
Assisting clients at mortgage maturity has never been easier with our guide for intermediaries.
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What to expect when working with Furness Building Society
Ways you can improve the efficiency of the mortgage underwriting process
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How lenders can better support self-employed workers
How greater flexibility and bespoke affordability assessments can make a huge difference for self-employed mortgage applicants.
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Mortgage market predictions
Our broker survey reveals your expectations for the housing market in 2023 and the impact the ongoing economic downturn is having on mortgages.
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A day in the life of an underwriter
We know that our human approach to underwriting is one of the things you value the most as brokers. But how familiar are you with the people carrying out this invaluable exercise?
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Mortgage market update
Our Head of Intermediary Mortgages, Alasdair McDonald provides the perspective of a building society on the ever-changing financial landscape.
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