63% of borrowers say they could not have completed the homebuying process without a broker.
63% of borrowers say they could not have completed the homebuying process without a broker.
Official figures show modest UK GDP growth of 0.2% through January 2026, though energy price risks tied to the Iran conflict are already reshaping the UK economic outlook.
NatWest has become the latest ‘Big Six’ mortgage lender to increase residential rates this week, following Barclays is the second major lender to withdraw sub-4% fixed rate mortgages this week. Brokers can now apply for a full mortgage application directly through Acre. Eddie Lau, broker account manager at Norton Broker Services, explores how second charge loans can allow a borrower to keep their main mortgage in place, avoid early repayment charges,...
The regulator confirmed that it will consult on further changes to its mortgage rules this year. The 41,657 loans completed in 2025 equate to almost 3,500 second charge mortgages per month, or more than 800 loans each week. Alice Hendy MBE joins industry discussion to drive mental health awareness. The regulator has raised concerns over how brokers advise customers, assess affordability and charge fees.
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