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The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) will shortly announce a restructure resulting in the departure or redeployment of some staff members, Money Management has learnt.

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GE Money Home Lending has confirmed that it is to cease allowing intermediaries direct access to its Equifax Explorer service, meaning some will be left with no way to credit score their clients.


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