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Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 04/08/2023
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The Bank of England increasing the base rate to 5.25 per cent on Thursday was one of the most read stories this week.
Industry leaders talking about the Mortgage Charter and minimum withdrawal notice periods were of interest to readers too.
Lender rate and criteria changes, including Halifax, Natwest and The Mortgage Works, also climbed the most read list.
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Mortgage Charter measures must only be ‘last resort’, lenders say
Minimum withdrawal notice periods may lead to ‘unintended consequences’, say industry leaders
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