Mortgages

Launch of an online dictionary of finance and investment »
LAUNCH OF AN ONLINE DICTIONARY OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT

Don't get caught out over lifetime mortgage advice »
As far as lifetime mortgages and equity release is concerned, a weighty argument can be made to say that the FSA has not created a sufficiently onerous regime, writes Richard Fox ...

The generation gap: talent in the mortgage industry »
Most industries are engaged in a war - the war for talent. At a recent meeting the Head of an FE College commented that they had a problem meeting the needs of employers, given the fact that the pool of high-quality school-leavers and graduates is limited ...

Viewpoint »
Members of the Society's Advisory Board give their views. We start with Nick Baxter, Director - Mortgage Promotions and Partner - Baxters Business Consultants…

Living by the code »
Ethics have always been of central importance to the financial services arena of which the mortgage sector is a key component. However, the rise of the consumer lobby and the occurrence of a number of well documented scandals in recent years have thrust the issue blinking into the spotlight.

Advisers warned against equity release grandfathering »
Society of Mortgage Professionals' chief executive Richard Fox, has issued a warning to all advisers that they need to gain a suitable lifetime mortgages and equity release qualification.

Get the facts straight about mortgage regulation »
The CII, in association with your Society, has launched a "Regulation of mortgage business" fact file to dispel the myths about the new regulatory regime.

Who’s who »
Meet - Donna Bathgate, Operations Manager. Originally from Aberdeen, I moved south in 1999. I have finally grown accustomed to the decidedly tropical climate here in the south east corner. It has taken a while to master, but I no longer need to walk at a 45 degree angle against the cutting northeast wind! ...

Introducing the Society of Mortgage Professionals (November 2004) »
A newsletter introducing the newly-formed Society of Mortgage Professionals, in November 2004.