6+ day, 6+ min ago   (333+ words) A total of 880,635 mortgages were locked into new deals up to six months before maturity in the first half of 2026, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data showed. This included 499,271 mortgages in the first quarter and 381,364 in the second quarter. Between July…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (315+ words) The London Foundation for Banking and Finance (LFBF) and LIBF have opened a pathway for experienced mortgage advisers to become chartered members. Qualified mortgage advisers on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) register will be able to apply for the designation....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (354+ words) National is promising to help more people buy their first home by expanding access to the government's low-deposit scheme, if it's re-elected. The existing First Home Loan scheme run by Kāinga Ora allows buyers to purchase their first home with…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (341+ words) The intermediary-only specialist lender said sole applicants earning at least £50,000 could now borrow up to 5.99 times their income, compared with the standard maximum of 4.49 times. Joint applicants with a combined income of £70,000 or more will also be eligible for loans…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (439+ words) Posted by Guest Contributor | Aug 19, 2026 | Perspectives The financial services industry in Namibia is entering a new era with the implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, 2021 (FIMA). While the legislation introduces significant changes for financial institutions, including medical aid…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (391+ words) The lender said the changes reflect the fact that a customer’s credit history does not always tell the full story, with life events often having a temporary impact on a borrower’s credit profile without defining their long-term financial position or…...