Mortgages

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Borrowers applying directly to a mortgage lender could save as much as £880, as many lenders continue to reserve the most competitive deals for those not using a mortgage broker, according to mform.

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) is urging mortgage intermediaries to maximise ancillary sales in order to help cope with turbulent market conditions.

Gross mortgage lending reached £17.8bn in April, an increase of £1.2bn since March, according to the British Bankers' Association (BBA).

Paradigm Mortgage Services has launched a dual protection proposition in response to demand from its members.

Mortgage lenders that have opted to withdraw their intermediary ranges are beginning to change their mind, according to Positive Solutions.

National Association of Estate Agents' (NAEA) members believe the property market is stabilising, though regional variations remain.

The introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) has caused a great deal of upheaval for everyone involved in the home buying process and there are still a number of issues to be resolved.

Home Buyer Systems (HBS) has launched a new product to allow mortgage brokers to source direct-to-lender products while meeting compliance requirements.

The FSA has fined three mortgage brokers a combined total of over £37,000 for failing to demonstrate that they had recommended affordable mortgages to their clients.