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FSA reforms 'would have meant 4m fewer mortgages'

IFAonline | 05 Oct 2010 | 07:42

More than half of mortgage loans made between 2005 and 2009 would not have been granted if FSA proposals on responsible lending had already been in place, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

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Retail sales rebound to £2bn

Net retail sales once again exceeded £2bn in June having suffered a fall the previous month, according to the IMA.

IFAonline | 02 Aug 2010 | 10:30
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AMI warns on lending threat from Govt action

AMI has warned gross mortgage lending for 2010 may fall short of its previous £150bn estimation.

IFAonline | 22 Jul 2010 | 14:27

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FSA mortgage measures must not be 'reactionary' - BSA

The FSA's Mortgage Market Review must not contain reactionary regulatory intervention, according to the Building Societies Association (BSA).

International Investment | 28 Jan 2010 | 11:52

Association of Financial Mutuals to go live on New Year’s Day

The Association of Financial Mutuals will be launched on 1 January 2010.

Cover | 02 Dec 2009 | 14:35
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Buy-to-let market grows for first time in two years: CML

Gross lending in the buy-to-let mortgage market grew in Q3 for the first time in two years, according to CML figures.

IFAonline | 12 Nov 2009 | 10:22
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CII freezes subscription levels; Unveils strengthened Code of Ethics

The CII has elected to freeze membership subscriptions at 2008 levels until at least the end of 2010, in consideration of the economic downturn.

IFAonline | 15 Jul 2009 | 16:00
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Net lending may hit minus £25bn in 2009 - CML

Net lending could fall as low as minus £25bn next year as consumers repaying existing mortgage debt outweigh those purchasing a property, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) says.

IFAonline | 18 Dec 2008 | 11:30
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CML wants borrower 'safety net' commitment from Govt

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has written to the Government to ask its views on a possible reform of the state safety net for borrowers.

IFAonline | 04 Jun 2008 | 12:15
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BTL sector 'running out of steam' - RICS

THE buy-to-let sector may be in danger of running out of steam, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

Professional Adviser | 07 Mar 2008 | 12:13
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Investors responsible for BTL health - Assetz

Investors are largely responsible for the current health of the buy-to-let lending market, according to property investment firm Assetz.

IFAonline | 27 Feb 2008 | 14:00
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Repossessions reach eight year high

Repossessions in Britain during 2007 reached 27,100, the highest level since 1999, new research from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reveals.

IFAonline | 08 Feb 2008 | 11:00
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AMI slams 'small few' ruining mortgage advice

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has moved to point out the good work of the “vast majority” of mortgage advisers after the FSA today criticised some firms for failing to treat their customers fairly.

IFAonline | 26 Nov 2007 | 15:45

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