Blog – Insights and Trends in Financial Services

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Pay attention to retention

For lenders, having a strong plan to retain customers is vital.

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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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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.

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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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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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How brokers can thrive in today’s volatile market

The volatile economy continues to significantly impact the mortgage market.

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What impact will the new Consumer Duty have on the mortgage industry

In July 2023, the FCA’s new Consumer Duty will take effect.

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Pure Retirement joins Finova’s lending panel

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

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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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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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