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UK Finance’s latest mortgage arrears and possessions update for the third quarter of 2018 has revealed that there were 77,600 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5 percent or more of the outstanding balance in the third quarter of 2018 showing that arrears remain at a historic low. This is 5 percent fewer than in the…
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Debt Purchaser Arrow Global Group has published its latest results for the past nine months (ended 30 September 2018). Commenting on the results, Lee Rochford, Group Chief Executive Officer of Arrow Global, said “I am delighted that our successful diversification of the business continues to bear fruit. Our Investment Business continues to thrive, with growing volumes…
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New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the number of second charge mortgage repossessions in Q3 2018 was 36, 5.9% higher than in the same quarter in 2017. The annual rate of second charge mortgage repossessions as a percentage of average outstanding agreements at the end of Q3 2018…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the second charge mortgage market saw an 11% increase in September Commenting on the September 2018 new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Head of Consumer and Mortgage Finance at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said “In September,…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business volumes in the point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market fell by 16% in September, compared with the same month in 2017, and the value of new business was 14% lower over the same period. In Q3 2018 overall,…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show consumer finance new business fell by 1% in September, compared with the same month last year. In Q3 2018, new business grew by 5% compared with the same quarter in 2017. In September, credit card and personal loan new business together grew by 4%…
Read moreThe interim findings of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Mortgage Market Study have highlighted the challenge of mortgage prisoners. In addition, the report says long-term and lifetime lending is another concern and that the FCA is looking to firms to use their common sense to make sure they’re matching the right products to the right…
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Specialist Bank, Aldermore has published its second report revealing progress against the targets it committed to when signing the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter in 2016. The report reveals an increase in female representation in senior leadership roles, achieving its 30% target ahead of the announced 2020 goal. Aldermore committed to the Charter in…
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The UK public sector outsourcing market recorded its highest quarterly performance since 2016 in the third quarter of 2018, as government departments focused on securing deals for IT and tech services, according to the Arvato UK Outsourcing Index. The research, compiled by business outsourcing partner Arvato and industry analyst NelsonHall, found that the strong performance…
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Despite the common assumption that the younger generation is more tech-literate, three in 10 (31%) 16-24-year olds have been a victim of online shopping fraud, compared with only 12% of over 55s according to Shieldpay, the secure payments provider. Younger victims of online fraud are also facing more significant losses compared to older victims. Those…
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The UK has a 19.8 Billion monthly online shopping habit, with experts revealing the true amount we now shell out, on everything from groceries to cars and even “adult” products. New research of the nation has revealed the average Briton now forks out an incredible £300 per month on online purchases, with Saturday at 10.20am…
Read moreAlmost one-fifth of consumers (19%) would never inform a partner of their debt situation, according to new research by Equifax. The survey conducted online with Gorkana, found those aged 65 and over (29%) are almost twice as likely as those aged 18-24 and 35-44 (both 12%) not to reveal their debt to their significant other.…
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The government and the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) are to undertake pioneering new research into the practice of retailers targeting online shoppers and charging people different prices for the same items through personalised pricing, such as holidays, cars and household goods. Personalised pricing involves customers spending different amounts when searching for the same products,…
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