We often hear lenders talk about wanting to speed up the mortgage process, with some looking to Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) to achieve this. 

Most people will agree that 2024 was a tumultuous year with a lot of change and uncertainty. 

Jess Trueman, head of business development at Smart Money People, says brokers are contacting clients well in advance of their mortgage deal expiring, and clients themselves are...

Jimmy Allen, broker account manager at Norton Broker Services, takes a look back at drivers of growth in the specialist lending market in 2024 and why increasing consumer education...

Richard Farr, non-executive director at duty of care assessment company Comentis, outlines the progress that's been made on financial vulnerability in 2024 and the process that all...

David Lownds, head of products and marketing at Hanley Economic Building Society, explores how building societies can drive growth and deliver tailored solutions to meet the demands of...

Grant Seaton, head of intermediary lending at The Cumberland, explores highlights and learnings from 2024, plus what's next for 2025.

Donna Francis, managing director at Envelop, looks at the bridging market's growth in 2025 and what could lie ahead in 2025.

Ben Thompson, deputy CEO at Mortgage Advice Bureau, reveals what impact the Autumn Budget will have on our sector as we head into 2025.

Chris Storey, chief commercial officer at Atom Bank, discusses Atom's recent accolades in Smart Money People's latest Mortgage Lender Benchmark survey and how it is utilising broker...