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Morgan Stanley Advisors Pressured Mortgage Staff to Approve Loans for Rich Clients: WSJ
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) Morgan Stanley mortgage underwriters faced pressure to approve loans for financial advisors’ wealthy clients even if they had concerns about whether those customers met requirements, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Tuesday. Financial advisors would push back on…...
Why smarter panel oversight matters to lenders and brokers – Vaughan
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (619+ words) Essential market intelligence for committed mortgage intermediaries. Mortgage Solutions was the first magazine dedicated to the needs of mortgage intermediaries and has been serving the market since 1999. There have been many changes over this time. Demand for information has increased....
Why more brokers are turning to specialist packagers for second charge mortgages
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (850+ words) Eddie Lau, broker account manager at Norton Broker Services, says a relationship with specialist packagers isn't about replacing the adviser, it's about giving brokers access to specialist knowledge, a broader lender panel and operational support that helps them deliver better…...
Semi-commercial lending will hit £1bn this year | TAB
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (873+ words) Semi-commercial lending volumes will top £1.0bn for the first time this year, according to commercial mortgage lender and bridging specialist TAB. The inaugural Mixed-Use Mortgage Monitor from TAB estimates that total UK semi-commercial lending reached approximately £242m during Q2 2026, up from £201m in the…...
Semi-commercial lending to pass £1bn
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) Semi-commercial lending volumes will exceed £1bn for the first time this year, according to commercial mortgage lender and bridging specialist TAB. Figures from its inaugural Mixed-Use Mortgage Monitor estimate that total UK semi-commercial lending reached approximately £242m during Q2 2026, up from £201m in the…...
Commercial lending guide published by InterBay
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) July 28, 2026 by Brendan O'Neill Specialist commercial lender InterBay has announced the launch of a new guide to the subject targeted at mortgage advisors. It has also stated that many mortgage advisors are finding that more of their clients are keen…...
FMA flags "significant lift" in mortgage fraud cases
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) Fraud complaints climb from one a year to 21 The Financial Markets Authority has flagged a marked rise in mortgage fraud, with chief executive Samantha Barrass (pictured) telling the inaugural Financial Advice New Zealand Policy Summit that the regulator has seen…...
Aldermore to launch new five-tier residential mortgage approach to help brokers support more clients
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) From Wednesday 29 July, Aldermore will launch a new five-tier lending approach designed to help brokers find solutions for more customers whose circumstances may not fit traditional high street criteria. The enhanced proposition broadens the support available for first-time buyers with…...
Canadians increasingly turning to mortgage brokers for advice, not just rates: MPC survey
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (641+ words) New consumer research finds broker share rose to 38% overall and 48% among recent first-time buyers, as Canadians seek more help navigating rates, lenders and mortgage options. TORONTO, July 24, 2026 /CNW/ — Canadians are increasingly turning to mortgage brokers as rate choices, lender options…...
Burned out: Struggling brokers need care – Mortgage Strategy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1755+ words) A lot has been done to get the industry talking about mental health. As persistent market turmoil takes its toll on advisers, support is more vital than ever For mortgage brokers, the first half of this year brought back unhappy…...