LHV Bank has appointed Damian Thompson as chief executive officer and executive director. He will join the bank on 4 January 2027, subject to regulatory approval. He will lead the next stage of growth for the digital-first bank, with a focus on expanding lending, particularly… The post LHV Bank appoints Damian Thompson as CEO appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Almost eight in 10 (81%) of those renting or with a mortgage are without income protection insurance cover, Shepherds Friendly survey reveals. The survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 44% of those without income protection have children under the age of 17 and 28%… The post Eight in 10 renters and homeowners are without income protect: Shepherds Friendly appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
AI mortgage technology company LendWell has signed a multi-year agreement with SPF Private Clients (SPF). LendWell is working with SPF to implement the platform around its operating model, systems and requirements across mortgage and protection. LendWell will put AI to work across SPF’s mortgage and… The post LendWell lands SPF Private Clients deal appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Londoners are the UK’s most frequent users of AI for personal finance but have the lowest confidence in using digital financial tools, according to research from Lloyds Banking Group. The findings could have implications for the mortgage market, as households increasingly use digital tools to… The post Londoners turn to AI for financial advice but remain least confident, Lloyds finds appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Almost one in 10 homes currently listed for sale in London would have fallen within the scope of the government’s mansion tax had the threshold been reduced from £2m to £1.5m, Yopa research reveals. Yopa’s research shows that, across England, just 11,848 of the 792,456… The post Mansion tax u-turn spares one in 10 London homes: Yopa appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
