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Simplifying our mortgage rules supports growth, saves consumers time and money, and ensures more people can benefit from choice in the mortgage market. Under the new changes, borrowers will: • Find it easier to reduce their mortgage term, lowering the total borrowing amount. • Remortgage more easily with a new lender, helping to access cheaper products. • Be able to discuss options with their mortgage provider and access advice when needed. Read more https://lnkd.in/eyS8sU5R #FCAGrowth #HelpingConsumers #FinancialServices #FinancialRegulation

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We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve secured £45 million in debt financing, our first dedicated funding arrangement to power more SME business loans across the UK. 💜 This milestone package includes: - £35m Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) from FTSE 250 specialist lender Paragon Banking Group PLC - £10m junior Medium-Term Note (MTN) programme from LGB Capital Markets “Securing our first debt financing is a major milestone for Love Finance. This funding brings us closer to our goal of being the UK’s most trusted SME lender,” says Jack Smith, Founder & CEO.   Grateful for the support and trust that allows us to scale our own book lending, make faster decisions, and help more UK SMEs access fast, flexible loans. 💡✨   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEdWjdDb

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Challenger bank expands after £5 billion boost “We’ve built a resilient, diversified balance sheet that sets us up for sustainable profitability – and we’re still building momentum.” Chetwood Bank has unveiled expansion plans after breaking a £5 billion balance sheet benchmark. The digital lender is opening a Manchester office which will build on existing bases in London, Wrexham and Fleet, leaving it primed to continue its momentum across the UK banking sector. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZpHStrf Paul Noble

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Business activity in the South West expands at quickest rate for a year in August - NatWest Group 💼📈 A fresh increase in new business fuelled a "stronger rise" in business activity across the South West in August, according to NatWest. The latest Growth Tracker survey data from the bank said activity has now risen in each of the past eight months, with the latest expansion the quickest since August 2024. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/emf4JeK2 Faye Long #finance #investing #businessactivity #southwest #businessgrowth #ukbusiness #natwest #banking #businessnews #businessintelligence

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🚀 Accelerating the ambitions of UK smaller businesses Our Growth Guarantee Scheme has reached £2.5bn in total lending, enabling smaller businesses across the UK to invest, expand and thrive. 📍 69% of this lending has reached businesses outside London and the South East 📍 £270m+ has supported businesses in the North West alone 📍 Over £633m has been provided to companies under five years old Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves said: "The Growth Guarantee Scheme has made a huge impact on our regional economies, helping smaller businesses across the UK to invest and grow, creating jobs and putting more money in people’s pockets." Launched in July 2024, Growth Guarantee Scheme can be accessed via accredited lenders and provides crucial financing through term loans, overdrafts, asset and invoice finance, supporting up to £2m per facility. 👉 Click through for the key highlights of this milestone. 

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Post-handover payment plans can be appealing, but getting a mortgage for one isn’t always straightforward. Most banks need the property to be fully registered in your name before approving a loan, and post-handover plans don’t always fit that timeline. In this episode of Anything Mortgage, we cover:  → Why banks might hesitate with post-handover properties  → What you can do if you’re in this situation  → And how expert advice can make the process smoother If you’re buying a property with a post-handover plan, this episode will give you the insights you need to plan. #mortgageuae #propertyuae #homebuyingtips #uaebanks #anythingmortgage

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🌟 Ahead of the Women & Diversity in Credit Conference, we caught up with Heidi Physick, Chief People Officer at Oodle Car Finance. Heidi will be joining the panel discussion “How to build succession pipelines for female employees” — tackling the challenges of the “leaky pipeline” and sharing practical retention strategies for businesses aiming to strengthen female leadership. Her insights highlight not just the barriers, but also the opportunities companies have to create sustainable change in leadership pathways. 👉 Read more about Heidi’s perspective and what to expect from the session in our latest article - https://lnkd.in/eJTNM8Wt #WomenInLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #SuccessionPlanning #CreditIndustry

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