Mortgage network, HomeLoan Partnership, has added Cheshire Building Society to its lender panel. HLP says by joining forces with one of the strongest regional players in the UK it is allowing its intermediaries to offer the full range of Cheshire's mortgage products to clients. A maximum procuration fee of 3 per cent has been brokered between HLP and Cheshire, with the minimum payment to intermediaries set at £200.
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Depolarisation is Government's reward to banks
The proposed scrapping of the present system of polarisation is the worst example of abuse of power by Government and big business that I have witnessed in 40 years in this industry. It will not benefit consumers in any material way and will lead inevitably to further confusion as the distinction between independent and tied […]
Mutually beneficial
Scottish Mutual has introduced a unit-linked bond with access to 38 funds, including a with-profits fund and 23 external funds.The flexible investment bond allows investors to choose up to 10 funds initially, which they can add to once the bond is taken out. The funds cover a range of regions and sectors and include Scottish […]
Genesis offer discount on Sapphire
Genesis Home Loans self-cert SVRType: Self-cert SVRFixed rate: 6.49 per centDiscount: 1.25 per centDiscounted term: One yearMaximum loan: 80 per cent to £250,000, 65 per cent to £400,000Income multiples: 3.75 times principal income or 3.25 jointConditions: NoneRates: SVR plus two per cent for life Redemption fees: £95 plus five per cent in year one, four […]
Aegon paper on uniform renewal system
Dutch giant Aegon has put forward a paper looking at the options for moving IFAs to a uniform renewal commission system. The paper was presented at a Sofa conference in December to other life offices and IFAs. The group is believed to have included Prudential, Axa Sun Life and Legal & General among others.
Developing your personal relationships – Webex
Read more 9amFinancial advisers and solicitors working together Presented by Ian Muirhead, director & chairman at Solicitors for Impartial Advice (SIFA) Listen to Ian’s expert insight and experiences of how financial advisers and solicitors can work together to deliver mutual benefit and enhanced client outcomes. Register here 10am Financial advisers and accountants working together Presented […]
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Can a healthier body really lead to a healthier mind?
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Amyr Rocha-Lima: Why HR officers should be your next business relationship target
Being the dedicated adviser to the employees of local businesses will boost your reputation and grow your firm Taken at face value, the roles of financial planner and HR officer may not appear to have much in common. Yet, the two can dovetail perfectly in some situations. The most obvious benefit is when it comes […]
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Are DFM deals really taking risks off advisers?
Advisers must be able to trust their discretionary fund manager as decisions that backfire could still be the advisers’ responsibility, experts say. In the latest edition of Money Marketing’s series of live debates, MM Wired, gbi2 consulting director Graham Bentley, Signpost Financial Planning chartered financial planner Nigel McTear, Charles Stanley senior investment manager Will Walker-Arnott […]