Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week

This week’s most-read stories are dominated by Wednesday’s Autumn Statement. But comment, exclusive interviews and analysis on also got a look-in.

There had been rumours of stamp duty cuts, but the Statement was light on other housing announcements.

Speculation about interest rates, further rate cuts and an analysis on broker consolidation also piqued readers’ interest.

Autumn Statement 2023: Underwhelming for housing but govt may have more up its sleeve

Sponsored by Halifax Intermediaries

Autumn Statement 2023: Mortgage guarantee scheme extended to 2025

Please don’t cut stamp duty in the Autumn Statement – Stimson

‘Far too early’ for interest rate cuts, says Bank of England Governor Bailey

Nationwide cuts rates down to 4.43 per cent

HSBC and TSB to slash rates – round-up

Another round of Barclays branch closures confirmed

Bank of England to start cutting interest rates in Spring 2024 – Morgan Stanley

Protection penetration, lead generation and tech key priorities, says MAB CEO

Consolidation ‘inevitable’ for ‘cottage industry’ mortgage brokers ‒ analysis