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Lenders should turn to technology to stay on top of Consumer Duty
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3 min read
Lenders should turn to technology to stay on top of Consumer Duty
It’s safe to say that the last year has come with its fair share of challenges.
Finova powers Aviva’s equity release business with Apprivo2 originations platform
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2 min read
Finova powers Aviva’s equity release business with Apprivo2 originations platform
Finova, the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider, today announced that its Apprivo² core banking originations platform has been chosen by Aviva to power its equity release business.
Financial industry faces major regulatory overhaul as Consumer Duty comes into effect
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2 min read
Financial industry faces major regulatory overhaul as Consumer Duty comes into effect
Today marks the implementation of the most substantial regulatory overhaul of retail financial services in two decades.
Brokers demand lenders act on FMA submissions
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2 min read
Brokers demand lenders act on FMA submissions
The commitment was introduced by the lender to offer intermediaries additional time and certainty to convert DIP’s into FMA’s in such a volatile product arena.
Pay attention to retention
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4 min read
Pay attention to retention
For lenders, having a strong plan to retain customers is vital.
Seven million users on, how far has Open Banking come in the UK?
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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.
We are delighted to have supported Leeds Building Society with their launch which went live this week using Apprivo2
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2 min read
We are delighted to have supported Leeds Building Society with their launch which went live this week using Apprivo2
Through this partnership, Finova will support Leeds Building Society’s entry into the Ltd Co.
Seven million users on, how far has Open Banking come in the UK?
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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.
Standard Life Home Finance becomes the 85th lender to join Finova Payment and Mortgage Services panel
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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.
How brokers can thrive in today’s volatile market
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4 min read
How brokers can thrive in today’s volatile market
The volatile economy continues to significantly impact the mortgage market.