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Digital lending has expanded access to formal credit services across India, especially in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cities where smartphone-based borrowing has become more common. Among secured lending products, gold loan mobile apps have seen increasing adoption because they may reduce branch visits, simplify documentation, and support faster loan processing.Even though the application process may happen digitally, gold loans continue to remain secured lending products backed by physical gold jewellery. Because of this, borrowers may evaluate not only loan terms but also lender credibility, gold handling practices, app security standards, and regulatory compliance before using a digital…

For landlords on full repayment mortgages, the average monthly payment has increased from £695 to £1,031 — a rise of 48.4%, or £336 per month. The steepest increase has been recorded among those using interest-only products, which remain widely used in the buy-to-let sector owing to their lower monthly outgoings and yield advantages. The average monthly cost of an interest-only buy-to-let mortgage has climbed from £381 to £625, a rise of 63.8% — an additional £243 each month. Across a standard two-year fixed term, landlords on interest-only deals are now paying an estimated £5,839 more than they would have a…

The country’s young capital market is expanding its institutional foundations, but industry leaders say a shortage of skilled local professionals remains a critical challenge as the country moves towards a more developed securities market.Thirty-seven finance professionals have completed internationally recognised capital market and investment qualifications, adding to the pool of specialists expected to support Ethiopia’s growing securities industry.The graduates include 22 professionals who completed the Level 3 Certificate in Capital Markets – Securities and 15 who earned the International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management, both qualifications offered by the UK’s Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) through Bruh…

Life as a landlord isn’t getting any easier, but rental returns are on the rise in a minor boon.The average UK gross buy-to-let rental yield was 7.18% in the last three months of 2025, up from 6.99% in the same period in 2024, according to trade body UK Finance.The uptick reflects how rental premiums have outpaced house price growth, which has remained subdued in part due to higher mortgage rates. Try 6 free issues of MoneyWeek today Get unparalleled financial insight, analysis and expert opinion you can profit from. Start your trial Sign up to Money Morning Don’t miss the…

Bank customers in several states received calls from people posing as representatives of their financial institution, according to Cape Coral police.The callers asked for one-time passcodes and account-verification details. Investigators said that information was then used to contact the real bank, change customers’ mailing addresses, and request expedited replacement debit cards.The new cards were sent to addresses in Cape Coral, putting them under the fraudsters’ control. Police later connected Santino Parreno Guerra, 31, to cash withdrawals and high-value money-order purchases tied to the compromised accounts.Detectives arrested Guerra during a July 23 search of a Cape Coral residence. He now faces…

NEW YORK, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 4, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Verra common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Verra class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/verra-mobility-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq.…

Latest data from UK Finance has shown that the overall proportion of mortgages in arrears remains low, at 0.91 per cent of homeowner mortgages and 0.47 per cent of BTL mortgages. In the first quarter of 2026, there were 79,110 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5 per cent or more of the outstanding balance. This was a two per cent decrease compared with Q4 2025. The number of BTL mortgages in arrears also fell, down six per cent compared with the previous quarter and down almost a quarter (24 per cent) year-on-year, to 8,960.The overall proportion of mortgages in arrears…

Kathmandu, July 25: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has said that the Intangible Cultural Property (Protection) Bill- 2081 BS will provide a legal basis for the conservation, development, promotion, and transfer of intangible cultural heritages in the country.     During his address to the 44th Chinnalata Song Award Distribution Ceremony, organised by the Chinnalata Song Award Guthi here on Saturday, the Speaker expressed his hope that the Bill would help conserve, document, and promote the indigenous traditions, knowledge, skills, art, and cultural expressions of various castes, languages, religions, and communities.      He also made it clear that the Bill includes provisions…

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Lennar stock has retreated sharply over the past year, yet the valuation checks point to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or a clear premium. This leaves investors weighing a softer share price against only partial support from the broader metrics. Lennar shares have declined 25.1% over the past year, which means anyone buying today is looking at a stock that has already given back a significant amount…

A mortgage brokerage has marked its second anniversary by moving into larger premises after growing its workforce from three people to 17.Oak Mortgages has relocated to Unit 1A at Withambrook Estate, Grantham, as it prepares to expand its team and specialist services further.The independent firm, which launched in 2024, says it has helped hundreds of clients with first-time buyer mortgages, home moves and more complex applications involving self-employment, adverse credit and specialist lending.Oak Mortgages founder and director Michelle Neville. Picture: SuppliedFounder and director Michelle Neville said the additional space would allow the company to continue growing while offering face-to-face mortgage…