Research into top mortgage brokers identified by advertising "visibility" through television, press and the internet suggests the level of broker fees charged may be linked to how financially desperate customers are, and could be contrary to the FSA's...
Two-thirds of IFAs do not currently advise their clients on equity release products because of concerns over compliance and a lack of training, new research reveals.
Non-conforming mortgage business is currently on the increase according to broker research from GMAC-RFC.
A customised version of the MortgageStream case management system has been launched by Covernet UK.
Eight out of 10 brokers believe their attitude towards technology has become more favourable over the past year, according to the BM Solutions One Specialist IT Index.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has reported a mixed result following the completion of its research and mystery shopping work on self-certification mortgages.
Almost one-fifth of financial brokers see FSA regulation as their biggest challenge over the coming months, according to research conducted by Norwich Union.
Three industry bodies have teamed up and created a working group for insurers and brokers to assist them with the FSA regulation coming into effect in a couple of months' time.
AROUND 80% of general insurance brokers have failed to apply for direct authorisation by the Financial Services Authority and could face a 100% increase in application fees as a result of their late entry, according to this morning's Daily Telegraph....