GDP

UK GDP continues to beat expectations with 0.7% quarterly growth

Regulation

FCA and PRA confirm final rules for removal of high-LTI mortgage cap

House Prices

More than half of two and three-bed homes now affordable for average earners: Zoopla

HSBC

HSBC reintroduces sub-5% mortgage rates in latest cuts

Specialist Lending

MFS collapse has tightened specialist lending funding, industry warns

Accord Mortgages

Accord cuts residential rates by up to 0.26%

Hampshire Trust Bank

HTB increases maximum HMO lending to 80% LTV

Advice

Two thirds of IFAs targeting revenue growth of 20% or more in 2027

GB Bank

GB Bank introduces dual legal representation

Specialist Lending

Norton Home Loans increases maximum first charge loan size to £350,000

Blogs

Andrew Peters: Redefining the role of the EWS1

Budget

93% of homeowners say brokers have a crucial role in explaining Budget changes

Bridging

Pivot cuts bridging and development finance rates by 200bps

Halifax

Halifax enhances broker experience with new mortgage application system

Foundation

Foundation reduces buy-to-let rates and enhances criteria

Loans Warehouse

Loans Warehouse partners with new network BrokerSync