Ensuring mortgage protection rises
The Association of British Institutions and Council of Mortgage lenders are keen to boost market as State gradually withdraws its support
Sales of mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) have been rising since the ABI and Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) took the initiative to increase minimum standards on policies in 1999. But,...
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Lloyds reports £3.5bn loss
Lloyds Banking Group made a loss of £3.5bn last year - largely due to money set aside to cover payment protection insurance (PPI) claims - and said its bonus pool was down 30% against 2010.
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