I am pleased to introduce everyone to Alan Baldwin, who has joined Connect as our new Director of Compliance. Alan has many years of experience in compliance, holding senior positions at both lenders and brokerages and is an excellent addition to the Connect leadership team at a time when compliance matters have never been higher […]
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As the main controller of the Appointed Representative firm with Connect IFA Ltd, I am writing to let you know we now need you to complete the below form to provide us with the additional data we require for the FCA Section 165 data request. This information is needed no later than the 31st of
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As the new year begins, this email is to inform you of some changes being made to the CPD requirements for the new year and how we are making it easier for you to record your CPD. We have also made some changes to the CFI Members Folder and Operations Manual to make it easier for
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Lower rates, higher LTVs and the return of Debt Management Plan (DMP) and Right to Buy products Precise Mortgages are hitting the ground running in 2023 and launching a new residential range featuring 2, 3 and 5-year fixed rates from 5.49% and up to 85% LTV. Precise understand customers are facing some really tough financial
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Kent Reliance for Intermediaries want to let you know that they are launching an exciting range of residential products on Friday 6 January. The new range including lower rates, the re-introduction of 90% LTV products and a reduced minimum loan amount, these will be available on their website from 9am on Friday To secure a
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Following the announcement from the Bank of England on 15th December 2022 to increase the base rate by 50bps to 3.50%, Suffolk BS will be changing their SVR. Their SVR will increase by 50bps to 7.44% effective 1st February 2023. In the nine successive rate rises from December 2021 the base rate has increased by a
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Reductions across Suffolk BS discount range – and important changes to features. Effective 4 January 2023. Suffolk BS have made a range of rate reductions across Residential, Expat and Holiday Let products. Take a look below. They have also introduced a floor on both the initial rates and revert to rates. Scroll to the bottom
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Precise Mortgages withdrawal of residential products. Replacement range coming Friday 6 January. Precise Mortgages are launching an expanded residential range including the return of their 85% LTV products, lower rates across all tiers and the re-introduction of DMP and Right to Buy products. To secure a product from their current range you must fully submit your
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New Lender on Panel Simon Micklethwaite Business Development Director from Reward will join Kevin at next week’s Kick-Off Meeting at 9.30am Monday 9th January Reward Finance Features £50k to £3m over 2 to 24 months – with options to roll over at the end of this term Interest paid in arrears, not in advance – only pay
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Understand the two brands within Virgin Money UK Group Matt Martin National Account Manager and Kayleugh Baker, Business Development Manager from the Virgin Money UK Group will join Kevin at next week’s Kick-Off Meeting at 9.30am Monday 19th December To start the webinar Matt Martin, National Account Manager will be joining to give a Virgin Money UK PLC
