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Key questions to ask before investing in mortgage technology

Without doubt, harnessing the power of technology to support your advice makes sense for a whole host of reasons, including time saving, audit trails and new opportunity, but getting the right fit for your firm is essential.

Empowering women, Driving growth

DE & I in action

Sian McIntyre explains the approach to DE & I and offers Barclays as a case study of how change was implemented across departments to best business effect.

Transforming the home buying process

There are many technology projects underway across the industry, where most are looking to both make processes more transparent and streamlined. Maria Harris from the Open Property Data Association explains how they are looking to enhance the future of homebuying.

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Where are the opportunities in the Private Rented Sector
In a market that has taken many column inches through 2024 and in years prior, there are significant opportunities still for advisers and there is support available from lenders focused in this area.
What’ s so complex about High Net Worth Mortgages
Advisers report nervousness about sourcing the right solution when approached by a client requiring a high net worth solution. In support, we have worked to create a High New Worth hub offering details of lenders that will support, alongside an overview of their service and criteria.

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conversations with Air
Learn more about the support available with the Air Academy and Air Navigator Tool.

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Welcome to bridging made easy
Precise says Hello and offers information on the extensive support for bridging requirements available through their team.
Saying yes to more
Being focused on the positives can lead to better outcomes. Virgin Money explains how its flexibility and a‘ can do’ approach really does allow them to say yes to your mortgage application.

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Flexi Lifetime Mortgage
more2 life has been designing products in support of later life clients for many years and their recent release, Flexi Lifetime Mortgage delivers more features and benefits for clients looking for support.