Nationwide captured attention with its foray into the equity release market, as did the launch of NatWest’s product transfer fee.

Claims management companies also made headlines this week.

And Open Banking came into focus as next year draws closer.

Autumn Budget 2017: Stamp duty cut predicted for first-time buyers

Nationwide enters lifetime lending market

NatWest confirms 0.2% product transfer fee launch before Christmas

Open Banking could move mortgage and home buying process onto one platform – Deloitte

Richard Merrett to join Largemortgageloans.com as MD – exclusive

Intrinsic ordered to pay out thousands over mortgages that funded Harlequin investments

Prepare for CMCs to target mortgage industry once PPI is done – Promise

Focus Stamp Duty cuts on older people to tackle ‘dysfunctional’ housing market – LSE

Virgin Money warns of lending dip but targets £5bn growth through Open Banking platform

HSBC to raise mortgage rates after Bank of England hike