Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 11/07/2025

Potentially industry-shifting changes to lending restrictions were also of interest to readers, as it was announced that lenders would be able to complete more mortgages at high loan-to-income (LTI) ratios.

Elsewhere, the flurry of mortgage rate changes – with some lenders making multiple tweaks – were among the most read stories by mortgage brokers this week.

Chancellor to launch permanent mortgage guarantee scheme in coming days – reports

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HSBC to lower select fixed rates

PRA and FCA grant lenders permission to breach 15% high LTI mortgage limit

FCA slams Monzo’s lack of financial crime controls issuing £21m fine

PRA and FCA up high loan to income lending threshold to £150m

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Later life lending needs a shake-up – Grimshaw

Nationwide, HSBC and Leeds BS slash rates – round-up