Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 09/05/2025

In a blog for Mortgage Solutions, Lucy Lewis, national account lead at Skipton Building Society, said moving into your first home can be expensive and this aimed to give first-time buyers “breathing room”.

News that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on simplifying mortgage rules was also popular with readers, along with the base rate cut industry reaction and consequent lender rate cuts.

Skipton BS brings out Delayed Start mortgage for FTBs

MT Finance launches sub-3% BTL mortgage rate

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LBG hires Barclays’ Cassidy as head of strategic and technology partnerships

FCA brings out consultation on simpler mortgage rules

Nationwide, Leeds BS and Santander lower rates following base rate cut – round-up

First-time buyers offered sub-4% rates with Nationwide; MPowered cuts pricing – round-up

Base rate cut was expected and will be ‘small tailwind’ – reaction

Santander extends new-build offer validity to nine months

FCA wants it to be ‘easier, faster and cheaper for borrowers’ to make mortgage changes, says Aladhal

Paragon warns government to scrap ‘rushed’ minimum EPC C for landlords or face ‘significant disruption’