News
Over a third of lenders expect regulatory scrutiny to ease in 2026 – Target Group
35% of lenders expected scrutiny to ease in 2026, and the same percentage thought nothing would change.
Mortgage Rules
Opinion
Why relaxed mortgage rules for foreign nationals are a win for homeownership
Zita Latham, founder of Zita Latham Mortgages, discusses how relaxed mortgage rules are helping more foreign nationals buy UK homes.
News
Flexible lending rules need strong advice, says IMLA
Kate Davies said: “Any changes should be measured, carefully staged and developed in close consultation with industry."
News
FCA closes consultation on future mortgage market rules
Jonathan Stinton said: “Until the housing shortage is addressed, changes to affordability and product design will only go so far."
News
Brokers support FCA Mortgage Rule Review, call for more flexible products
61% of brokers wanted lenders to launch new products for borrowers with different circumstances.
Opinion
Just because the option exists, doesn’t mean it should be taken
Bob Hunt of Paradigm Mortgage Services shares how the FCA’s looser mortgage rules risk consumer harm and undermine advisers’ duty of care.