This was followed by Nationwide offering an execution-only mortgage switch comparison service in partnership with Moneysupermarket, as well as research released by Royal London showing that the age of a first-time buyer has risen while deposits have fallen.
The mortgage prisoner bill presented to Parliament broke also into the top five stories.
The exclusive announcement of the British Mortgage Awards 2019 finalists was also well read, as you might expect, in a big-hitting week of stories.
FCA to require advisers to explain why they have not chosen a cheaper mortgage
Nationwide launches execution-only mortgage switch comparison service with Moneysupermarket
Exclusive: All the British Mortgage Awards 2019 finalists – the shortlist
FCA encourages execution-only by relaxing mortgage advice rules
Ombudsman forces estate agents to make record consumer redress payouts
FCA’s execution-only advice rule changes could cut adviser income by £11m
New mortgage lender OakNorth targeting £260m of high-net worth borrowers this year