Barratt & Persimmon team up with Barclays and TSB on new 5% deposit homeownership scheme

October 13, 2025by

In a new initiative to make homeownership more accessible and affordable, leading housebuilders Barratt Redrow and Persimmon, alongside real...

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Mortgage rates rise for the first time in eight months

October 13, 2025by

The average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates rose month-on-month for the first time in eight months, according to...

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Kensington appoints Cawthra as head of national accounts

October 13, 2025by

Kensington Mortgages has appointed Helen Cawthra as its new head of national accounts. Cawthra joins having previously worked at...

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Why title insurance is essential to secure, affordable homeownership

October 13, 2025by

The Federal Reserve’s decision this month to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points was encouraging news...

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Spotlight: Adelaide broker Belinda Sugars on building long-term success

October 12, 2025by

Mortgage Choice franchisee shares insights from two decades in broking

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Did housing inventory peak in August this year?

October 12, 2025by

Housing inventory may have peaked early this year, marking an unusual shift in market trends that affects both buyers...

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GSE Roundup

October 11, 2025by

Freddie board member jumps to Fannie board; a week of CAS and STACR tender offers; and seller/servicer guidance for...

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OIG Flags Weaknesses in FHFA’s Public-Facing Systems

October 11, 2025by

OIG auditors identify critical weaknesses in the security of FHFA’s public-facing websites and inadequate coordination between the agency, the...

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FHFA Scraps Biden-Era Rules

October 11, 2025by

Under Director Pulte, FHFA has withdrawn proposed rules affecting enterprise liquidity requirements and the unsecured credit limits and boards...

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Renewing the Debate on GSE Reform

October 11, 2025by

Although behind the scenes conversations between the Trump administration and mortgage industry players have made some observers more optimistic...

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