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What do Monzo and ClearScore’s acquisitions of Habito and Acre really mean for the mortgage market and advice? – Hollingworth

The past decade has been a golden era for mortgage brokers. Since the 2014 Mortgage Market Review effectively mandated advice, intermediaries have dominated the distribution landscape, now accounting for nearly nine in 10 new mortgages.

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Equity release lending is growing, but the products remain underused – Harris

The latest equity release lending figures from the Equity Release Council show the market grew by 11% in 2025, with lending itself rising to £2.57bn.

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Why long-standing relationships sit at the heart of good mortgage advice – Bawa

With Valentine’s Day recently happening, there has been plenty of talk about relationships, commitment and trust.

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Defining high-LTV mortgage lending in today’s market – Bamford

High-loan-to-value (LTV) lending is often spoken about as if the main issues have already been addressed, yet recent data from Nationwide suggests this confidence may be misplaced, particularly when the focus shifts from monthly affordability to the ability to build a deposit in the first place.

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‘These estate agent leads are s**t’ – Flavin

Since time began, brokers have moaned about the quality of leads. I’m sure there’s even Neolithic graffiti on cave walls proclaiming as much.

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The demand for faith-based finance models rises among UK homebuyers – Zaman

The UK housing market is a labyrinth of challenges for prospective buyers.

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Mortgage Rule Review and the ‘shape of affordability’ – Burke

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened the door to a modernised mortgage market – now, firms need to take a far more sophisticated approach to affordability assessments.