3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (740+ words) This week’s top headlines: Burnham rules out change to stamp duty in next budget and Aldermore raises max LTV to 98%. Explore these and other major industry updates below: Ex-Connells chief wins fiery age discrimination and unfair dismissal cases Former Connells…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (604+ words) The latest Q2 2026 mortgage network data from Network Consulting shows continued movement across the network sector, with adviser firms switching networks, contrasting growth rates among major players and a series of significant leadership changes reshaping the market. Among the larger mortgage…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (351+ words) Semi-commercial mortgage lending rose by 20% to around £242m in the second quarter of this year, up from £201m in the same period of 2025, new figures from TAB suggest. In its new monthly index of mixed-use mortgages, the lender estimates market-wide volumes based…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (659+ words) One of the more interesting conversations we’re having with brokers at the moment is about the growing interest in properties with a commercial element. More professional landlords are beginning to explore where semi-commercial property fits within their investment strategy, becoming…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (686+ words) This week’s top headlines: Surge in switching following FCA rule change and Rayner returns to Housing Secretary role. Explore these and other major industry updates below:  Surge in switching following FCA rule change: Stonebridge New FCA affordability rules are helping…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (236+ words) The countdown to the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging is well and truly on. In just a few weeks, the specialist lending community will come together at The Belfry Hotel & Resort for an evening…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1755+ words) A lot has been done to get the industry talking about mental health. As persistent market turmoil takes its toll on advisers, support is more vital than ever For mortgage brokers, the first half of this year brought back unhappy…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (451+ words) The debate about whether technology will disrupt the intermediary market is largely over. The more important question now is how quickly the market can move from interest and experimentation to confident, practical deployment. Technology has always changed the way brokers…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (710+ words) This week’s top headlines: LSL appoints Nowosad as interim managing director and up to 100,000 unsold ex-rental homes could be left empty. Explore these and other major industry updates below: Nationwide and Virgin Money raise rates by up to 35bps Nationwide and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (219+ words) Emap, part of Metropolis International Group, can confirm that the incorporation of Mortgage Finance Gazette into the Mortgage Strategy title has been successfully completed. Now all in-depth news, analysis, features and comment relating to mortgage brokers, lenders, packagers, distributors, regulation…...