New flex tracker mortgage launched by HTB

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has launched the ‘Flex’ tracker mortgage. The product is now available as a limited-edition, two-year discounted tracker across HTB’s buy-to-let and semi-commercial offerings. ...

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Echo Finance recruits at pace to support major growth plans

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Mortgage brokerage Echo Finance has announced a recruitment drive to further its ambitious growth and expansion plans. The Yorkshire-based firm has almost doubled the number of brokers on its books...

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Principality Building Society relaxes criteria for non-EEA borrowers  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Principality Building Society has relaxed its home loan lending policy for applicants outside the European Economic Area.   The mutual changes cover:   Up to 95% LTV lending for EEA and...

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New general manager takes the helm at CoreLogic’s real estate division

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

“Our real estate business is a cornerstone of CoreLogic’s growth strategy, and Kevin’s exceptional leadership and commitment to our clients make him the ideal candidate to lead this critical...

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Click n’ Close strengthens wholesale TPO team with key hire

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Cracchiolo joined with over 20 years of experience in the lending industry, specializing in government and conventional loans. Her move to Click n’ Close follows a nearly three-year stint...

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Starwood Capital snags high-profile Blackstone executive for presidential role

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Starwood Capital Group has named Jonathan Pollack, former global head of Blackstone’s real estate arm, as its new president starting in 2025. At Blackstone, Pollack had led the firm’s Real...

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New home sales tick up but miss the mark

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

“Builder sentiment has improved as interest rates have dropped and buyers have begun to return in increasing numbers,” said Kelly Mangold, principal at RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. “As fears...

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Is the Florida condo boom over?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

“Condo costs are shocking,” said Juan Castro, a Redfin Premier agent in Orlando. “Condos that used to have a $400 monthly maintenance fee may now have a $700 fee....

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How challenging is margin compression for loan officers?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Optimism in the field had been based on the assumption that interest rates would eventually tick downwards this year – but they’ve remained resolutely high, increasing for a third...

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Alternative Bridging Corporation strengthens underwriting unit 

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Alternative Bridging Corporation has strengthened its underwriting team with the recruitment of Leigh Harwood, who returns to the firm.  ...

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