Lloyds profits rise on back of higher rates

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax, reveals a 46% surge in profits – owing in large part to higher interest charges for borrowers. ...

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Banking leaders hope First Republic deal ends seven-week crisis

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The demise of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10 was followed by the collapse of Signature Bank on March 12. And on Monday, First Republic became the third bank...

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NRMLA voices support for FHA ADU rental income proposal

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The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) submitted comments to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) in support of its draft Mortgagee Letter (ML) that would allow accessory dwelling units...

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RMF bankruptcy liquidation plan approved by Delaware court

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Reverse Mortgage Investment Trust (RMIT), parent company of former reverse mortgage industry lender Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF), was approved for a bankruptcy liquidation plan by Judge Mary Walrath of...

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RBA goes back on inflation attack with rate hike

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has put further pressure on mortgage borrowers with a decision today to press ahead and raise the official cash rate by an additional 25...

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Nationwide survey indicates UK house prices stabilising

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UK house prices rose by 0.5% in April after falling for seven consecutive months, Nationwide reveals in its latest house price survey. ...

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‘Squeezed middle’ suffers protection shortfall: Hargreaves Lansdown  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Only 44% of households have enough life cover to protect their family – but even this falls to 35% of households with a mortgage, says Hargreaves Lansdown.   ...

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Catalyst brings back 80% LTV option

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Catalyst is returning to 80% LTV specialist bridging. Previously, the lender had reduced its LTV limits to 75% in response to market conditions. ...

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UTB hands Kidby senior bridging role

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United Trust Bank (UTB) has promoted Becky Kidby to head of regulated underwriting – bridging finance. ...

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Return of Help to Buy will inflate housing market: Brokers 

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Early government plans to bring back Help to Buy have been slammed by brokers as a recipe for inflating house prices and benefitting housebuilders.  ...

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