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Commercial finance: Complexity is creating opportunity – Breeden
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (458+ words) That is not because the market has suddenly become easy. Quite the opposite. It is growing in relevance because business owners, landlords, investors and property professionals are dealing with more complexity than ever before. Rates remain a key consideration, but…...
Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 03/07/2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) Also of interest were the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) intentions to make Consumer Duty rules clearer and a blog about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the mortgage market. Lender rate changes, as well as the Bank of England’s…...
All the winners of the British Mortgage Awards 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (832+ words) Thank you for joining Mortgage Solutions and AE3 Media for the 20th year of the British Mortgage Awards, and well done to all for the achievement. See this year’s winners below. Judges’ comments: Ismail demonstrated strong industry knowledge and genuine passion for…...
Brokers should challenge lenders to find solutions for borrowers – Aldermore video
2+ week, 2+ day ago (360+ words) During Aldermore’s Mortgage Market Insight, in collaboration with Mortgage Solutions, Jon Cooper, director of property distribution at Aldermore, said that over the years lenders had brought out high-loan-to-value (LTV) options, appetite had increased and there were more opportunities for borrowers…...
Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 26/06/2026
2+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) Mortgage brokers making use of WhatsApp to acquire and interact with clients also grabbed our readers’ interest, and they were also intrigued by a Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum (DIFF) discussion on grief. What would an Andy Burnham premiership mean…...
Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 19/06/2026
3+ week, 6+ day ago (176+ words) Readers were also interested in OSB Group’s Emily Hollands explaining how her broadened role would reshape the company’s approach, while the news that landlords had introduced fewer rent rises in the first month of the new Renters’ Rights Act also…...
Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 12/06/2026
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (151+ words) Readers enjoyed perusing pictures from last week’s Legal & General (L&G) Mortgage Club Awards, while MPs giving the government a timeline to consult on alternatives to stamp duty was also among the most read this week. Self-employed and credit impaired borrowers…...
Halifax takes top spot for broker experience
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (383+ words) The Smart Money People H1 2026 Mortgage Lender Benchmark found that the satisfaction brokers had when dealing with mortgage lenders overall stayed stable, with a score of 4.22 out of five, just 0.03 down on the score given in H2 last year. Pure Retirement maintained…...
InterBay improves commercial mortgage pricing
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) The lender has cut rates across the owner-occupier range by up to 40 basis points, strengthening competitiveness in a key segment of the market. The move means borrowers taking out loans above £2.5m can access cheaper deals. InterBay has also improved its…...
Gen H underwriters to become first port of call for broker email enquiries
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) The lender said this would give time-pressed brokers clarity sooner and provide more continuity to its underwriting process. Now, its sales team will focus solely on building relationships with Gen H’s broker panel, while underwriters will manage email enquiries. Gen…...