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. 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. Scott joins Landbay from Kensington Mortgages and has also held roles at Clever Lending. Housing market confidence remains fragile as global uncertainty weighs on buyer sentiment. Single asset limits have also risen significantly as part of the latest round of criteria changes. The fintech firm says AI technology is set to speed up mortgage underwriting from 4 hours to 25 minutes.
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