Softening jobs market sign of ‘downwards’ rate path: BoE Bailey

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The governor of the Bank of England reiterated his forecast that interest rates will continue to fall “gradually” as the jobs market softens. ...

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FCA lifts broker fees by 2.4% for coming year

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The Financial Conduct Authority will lift fees for mortgage lenders and brokers by 2.4% following a 9% hike last year. The City regulator, in its annual fees and levies paper,...

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Paragon Bank streamlines BTL application process

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Paragon Bank has introduced a streamline buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage application journey for landlords with up to 15 properties.  The lender will use its new mortgage origination platform to pre-populate much...

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Keystone seals £400m BTL securitisation

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Keystone Property Finance has completed a £400m securitisation of buy-to-let loans. The specialist buy-to-let lender says its Hops Hill No.5 package of loans, which included £80m of pre-funding, saw “significant...

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Better Mortgage’s AI revolution: How Better is empowering loan officers, not replacing them

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In an era where technology often threatens to overshadow human roles, Better Mortgage is charting a different course. By developing in-house AI tools designed to complement rather than replace...

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Govt unveils package of reforms to Building Safety Regulator

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The government has announced a package of reforms to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to end delays to building new high-rise homes. The reforms, which include a new fast track...

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Manual income verification is killing your commissions

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In a market where every deal counts, manual income verification is the silent killer of commissions. You know the scenario: the borrower is solid, the property appraises and everything looks...

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BoE mortgage stats paint a more positive picture

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

After weak numbers in April the latest Bank of England Money and Credit report points to a more confident mortgage market. Net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased by...

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Directly authorised advice firms will be able to offer targeted support from 2026

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Directly authorised advice firms will be able to offer ‘targeted support’ from early 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed. The FCA has published details on how firms can introduce...

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LISAs put savers’ cash ‘at risk’: MPs  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Lifetime ISAs could lead to customers putting their “savings at risk” and may not be the best use of public money, says a Treasury Committee report.    MPs found...

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