MortgageStream chooses MI to announce new compliant features

MortgageStream™ now enables Advisers who subscribe to Trigold to work out of the office using AAA as their point-of-sale sourcing software, and when they return to the office then upload all client data, IDDs, KFIs and lender details into MortgageStream with one mouse click.

The free MortgageStream CD-ROM can be found on the 29 January issue of MI. Zodiac acquired by c2 c2 financial, the national mortgage packager and distributor, has announced the acquisition of Zodiac Secured Loans for an undisclosed sum.

The move signals c2’s launch of its secured lending operation to the intermediary market. c2 financial has revealed the new operation is to be called c2 secured lending and will run alongside its current brands.

Zurich returns to protection market

Zurich has embarked on phase one of its return to the protection market following its recent re-brand to Zurich Assurance.

It has announced significant rate reductions of up to 25 per cent on its critical illness, term assurance and decreasing mortgage cover products, which are effective immediately.

Scot Provident defines critical illness

Scottish Provident has created a critical illnesses definitions pack for intermediaries selling self assurance. The guide includes a timeline of the changes to Scottish Provident’s critical illness definitions through the ages, starting in 1996 when Scottish Provident launched self assurance. Intermediaries can request critical illness packs by calling 0800 040 7648, for technical support call 0845 984 5845, or visit www.abbeyforintermediaries/protection