Predictions that the base rate will peak at four per cent early next year and give leeway for lenders to reduce rates further are the most read stories this week.
Broker observations that the mortgage market has “gone into hibernation” with dipping activity levels, as well as forecasts of inflation from the Bank of England’s chief economist Huw Pill also proved popular with readers.
Vida’s restructure to an “engagement-centric model” following its strategic review also shot up the most read league table.
Base rate to peak at four per cent giving ‘scope’ for lower mortgage rates, experts say
Christmas has come early for mortgage activity, ‘but not in a good way’ ‒ analysis
Inflation likely to start falling next year says BoE’s chief economist
Vida restructures to ‘engagement-centred model’ following strategic review ‒ exclusive
There’s never been a better time to enter the equity release sector – Finova
Government launches pilot to help mid-rise buildings with ‘extortionate’ cladding bills
Halifax and Virgin Money lower remortgage rates ‒ round-up
UK house price growth slows to 4.4 per cent ‒ Nationwide
Halifax to double PT transfer window to six months
HSBC to close 114 branches by April next year
Anna is currently the deputy editor for Mortgage Solutions and editor for Specialist Lending Solutions. She has worked as a journalist since 2019, having secured her Gold Standard NCTJ diploma from News Associates in a fast-track six-month course.
She started her career as a report at specialist publication The Insurance Insider covering a wide range of areas before joining Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions in 2021.
In her role, she helps put together and structure the news agenda for the day and writes up press releases, reports, interviews, analyses and exclusives across both titles. She also commissions blogs for Specialist Lending Solutions and hosts online masterclasses and in-person events across the business.
She has been shortlisted for three journalism awards, which include BIBA Journalist and Media Awards Scoop of Year Award in 2020, Headline Money Mortgage Journalist of the Year Award (B2B) in 2022 and 2023.
Prior to being a journalist, Anna worked in ecommerce across Snow + Rock, Cycle Surgery and Runners Need websites, and before that worked at specialist financial PR firm Rostrum.
In her spare time, Anna enjoys reading, seeing live music, and cooking for friends and family. When she gets a chance, she also enjoys hiking, skiing and indoor rock climbing.
