The pace of mortgage and rent spending growth slowed in April amidst widespread rate reductions from lenders.

Two and five-year fixed rates have reduced by up to 0.27%.

The report outlines major concerns for Gen Z, low to middle-income earners and self-employed workers.

Steve Cox, chief commercial officer at Fleet Mortgages, says regional disparities should shape the core of how brokers guide and support their landlord borrowers in 2025.

The lender’s bridging loans now start at 9.09% in the UK.

The new platform enables brokers to obtain multiple and bespoke quotes on the same case, as well as instant pricing and credit-backed DIP decisions.

LiveMore has also reduced rates on its equity release range by up to 65 basis points.

The latest update introduces a new Consumer Charter and a sixth standard which clarifies rules on care.

Legislation shortly to be presented to Parliament will place a legal duty on pension providers to offer a ‘default’ post-retirement journey.

Phil Quinn, head of sales at Standard Life Home Finance, says it's more important than ever for advisers to partner with later life lenders who see beyond the complexity and focus on...