Insights Blog | Finova

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5 min read

Seven million users on, how far has Open Banking come in the UK?

After a slow start, the appetite for Open Banking has begun to climb, driven in part by the pandemic and, more recently, the cost-of-living crisis.

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2 min read

Standard Life Home Finance becomes the 85th lender to join Finova Payment and Mortgage Services panel

Finova’s lender panel currently offers both standard mortgage products and a range of other secured lending options, including buy-to-let, second charge, commercial and development, and equity release.

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2 min read

Pure Retirement joins Finova’s lending panel

Lifetime Mortgage Specialists Pure Retirement have joined Finova Payment and Mortgage Services panel.

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2 min read

SoMo joins Finova’s lending panel

Specialist lending firm Somo has joined Finova's lending panel enabling brokers to access the firm's products including Valuation Only and Second Charge loans.

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5 min read

Everything brokers need to know ahead of the new Consumer Duty

While the majority of brokers endeavour to deliver the right products to their clients at all times, the FCA is concerned that not all financial services work well.

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4 min read

Lenders should turn to technology ahead of Consumer Duty implementation deadline

It’s safe to say that 2022 hasn’t come without its fair share of challenges.

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3 min read

Housing delivery could be impacted by end of Help to Buy scheme

With the government’s Help to Buy scheme coming to a close, some in the mortgage industry have warned that housing delivery will ‘inevitably drop’ as a result.

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5 min read

Why Open Banking holds the key to boosting financial inclusion

The introduction of Open Banking has proved to be a game changer for the financial services sector, creating new and exciting ways for firms to engage with customers.

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4 min read

How lenders and brokers can build closer relationships with tech

In today’s demanding mortgage market, it can be difficult for lenders to effectively onboard and build relationships with mortgage brokers.