OSB Group lifts loan book guidance on ‘robust’ trading  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

OSB Group lifted its full-year loan book growth guidance after reporting “robust” trading in the first three months of the year, with organic originations up 9% to £1.2bn on...

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Quarter of those with complex incomes refused mortgages

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Over a quarter (28%) of adults with non-typical income streams, including those who are self-employed, have had a mortgage application rejected by a lender, according to research from The...

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Mortgage demand falls despite a decline in rates

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30-year fixed mortgage rates declined slightly last week, the first rate drop in three weeks, but it wasn’t enough to boost mortgage demand. Mortgage applications fell last week by 1.2%...

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Black & White hires Tyler as director of intermediaries  

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Black & White has hired Adam Tyler as director of intermediaries to lead the specialist lender’s new business development.   ...

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Home registrations plummet 40% in Q1: NHBC   

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The number of new homes registered to be built tumbled 40% to 27,673 in the first three months of the year compared to 12 months ago, data from the...

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Lloyds profits rise on back of higher rates

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Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax, reveals a 46% surge in profits – owing in large part to higher interest charges for borrowers. ...

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Banking leaders hope First Republic deal ends seven-week crisis

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The demise of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10 was followed by the collapse of Signature Bank on March 12. And on Monday, First Republic became the third bank...

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NRMLA voices support for FHA ADU rental income proposal

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The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) submitted comments to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) in support of its draft Mortgagee Letter (ML) that would allow accessory dwelling units...

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RMF bankruptcy liquidation plan approved by Delaware court

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Reverse Mortgage Investment Trust (RMIT), parent company of former reverse mortgage industry lender Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF), was approved for a bankruptcy liquidation plan by Judge Mary Walrath of...

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RBA goes back on inflation attack with rate hike

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has put further pressure on mortgage borrowers with a decision today to press ahead and raise the official cash rate by an additional 25...

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