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Some firms doing ‘bare minimum’ to comply with AR rules: FCA  

Some firms doing ‘bare minimum’ to comply with AR rules: FCA  

The Financial Conduct Authority has said that principal firm’s oversight of their appointed representatives is improving, but is concerned that...

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Researchers Says Don’t Wait on the Fed Rate Cut to Refinance Your Mortgage

Researchers Says Don’t Wait on the Fed Rate Cut to Refinance Your Mortgage

A new paper from Yale professor Kelly Shue argues that consumers mistakenly wait to take out mortgages and other long-term...

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Most employees fear retirement more than death, divorce: survey

Most employees fear retirement more than death, divorce: survey

In fact, the employees said they fear retirement more than: divorce (64%) death (61%) getting fired (54%)...

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Mr. Cooper fallout, new regulations: Top mortgage news of August 2024

Mr. Cooper fallout, new regulations: Top mortgage news of August 2024

Homeowners insurance is labeled as one of the hidden costs for property owners, and their escalating prices could have an impact on the...

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MFS cuts rates on bridging, BTL and fusion deals – Mortgage Strategy

MFS cuts rates on bridging, BTL and fusion deals – Mortgage Strategy

Market Financial Solutions has reduced rates across its product range. The specialist lender has cut rates on its Bridge Fusion...

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New Flat-Fee AI-Powered Real Estate Buyer Agent Service Called Landian Launches

New Flat-Fee AI-Powered Real Estate Buyer Agent Service Called Landian Launches

What’s better than taking on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and winning? Well, launching your own flat-fee, AI-powered real...

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NewDay USA hit with $2.25 million fine for deceiving military borrowers

NewDay USA hit with $2.25 million fine for deceiving military borrowers

“NewDay USA baited veterans and military families into cash-out refinance mortgages by hiding the true costs of these loans,” CFPB...

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UWM-backed study compares wholesale and retail origination savings

UWM-backed study compares wholesale and retail origination savings

United Wholesale Mortgage has shared a study of public data backing its “brokers are better” mantra, sharing some math describing...

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IPPR   – Mortgage Strategy

IPPR   – Mortgage Strategy

The Chancellor is being urged to raise capital gains tax to the same level as higher rate income tax to...

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Rocket Mortgage Unveils New 2-1 Rate Buydown for Lower Income Home Buyers

Rocket Mortgage Unveils New 2-1 Rate Buydown for Lower Income Home Buyers

In an effort to boost affordability for those most in need, Rocket Mortgage has launched a new program called “Welcome...

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