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New chairman Derek Wilson for CML Northern Ireland
12 April 2011
Derek Wilson, head of lending products at Ulster Bank, has been appointed the new chairman of CML Northern Ireland
Small improvement for mortgage market in February
8 April 2011
Mortgage lending increased slightly in February after a particularly downbeat January
Law Society's new home-buying quality mark has CML support
4 April 2011
Today, the Law Society reported that more than 700 firms have so far applied to join its Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), and it is still not too late for other conveyancing firms to apply. The Law Society's new home-buying quality mark has CML support.
CML responds to new EU proposed Directive on mortgage credit
31 March 2011
We express concern that the proposed new lending Directive just published by the European Commission is likely to create regulatory tension and increased cost in the UK without commensurate benefits.
CML welcomes modest Budget housing help
23 March 2011
The Council of Mortgage Lenders welcomes the modest support measures announced for housing in today's Budget.
February gross mortgage lending largely unchanged
18 March 2011
Gross mortgage lending in February was an estimated £9.5 billion, according to new data published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
New chairman Jim Dunn for CML Scotland
11 March 2011
Jim Dunn, general manager of the Scottish Building Society, becomes chairman of CML Scotland today, succeeding Douglas Cochrane of Lloyds banking Group
Unusual combined factors led to fall in January lending
11 March 2011
An unusual combination of factors led to a 26% fall in house purchase lending in January.
Michael Coogan to stand down as CML director general
28 February 2011
Michael Coogan, director general of the Council of Mortgage Lenders, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in August.
CML response to FSA consultation on distribution and disclosure
25 February 2011
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has today submitted its response to the FSA's consultation on mortgage distribution and disclosure.
