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Mortgage market stabilises as advisers focus on protection and annuities, Iress finds
Iress' Q2 Sourcing Data Insights report found the mortgage market entered a calmer period following the volatility seen earlier in the year.
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Opinion
Keep calm and carry on: Perspective in a volatile mortgage market
Kate Davies of IMLA discusses how market volatility is increasing pressure on brokers but reinforces the need for calm, informed advice.
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Mortgage deal availability shrinks as shelf-life hits record low – Moneyfacts
During March, the average shelf-life of a mortgage dropped to eight days, according to Moneyfacts.
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Mortgage market shows resilience despite renewed uncertainty, says IMLA
Jonathan Stinton said: “We have seen demand rebalance, credit quality remains resilient and, critically, the fundamentals of homeownership remain as strong as ever.”
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Mortgage market set for strong growth in 2026, says Moneyfacts
According to Moneyfacts’ latest UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report, total mortgage product choice rose month-on-month to 7,158 deals.
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IMLA forecasts mortgage lending to rise to £350bn by 2027
The latest report, The new ‘normal’ – prospects for 2026 and 2027, found gross mortgage lending is expected to reach £320bn in 2026.
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Mortgage Advice Bureau predicts continued mortgage rate decline in 2026
Reflecting on the past year, MAB noted that while 2025 proved more challenging than many anticipated, declining inflation and interest rates have helped restore confidence.
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FCA sets out FS25/6 roadmap to widen mortgage access
The roadmap covers access for first-time buyers (FTBs), later life lending, innovation, and protection for vulnerable consumers.
Opinion
We should remember the mortgage market is in a much better place
Craig Hall of LSL Property Services shares how improved lending options and borrower support are keeping the mortgage market resilient.
News
Property tax uncertainty slows mortgage market momentum – PriceHubble
The number of new homes coming onto the market fell by 6.1% in the second half of August, as sellers waited for the Autumn Budget.
News
Second charge mortgage new business volumes see 18% growth in March
The second charge mortgage market has reported significant growth in new business volumes for March 2025, with strong quarterly performance also recorded.
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Second charge mortgage business volumes grow 9% in February
The second charge mortgage market saw continued growth in February 2025, though at a slower pace than recent months.