http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/declining-surveyor-numbers-generating-problems-for-brokers/1070888.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/declining-surveyor-numbers-generating-problems-for-brokers/1070888.article Brokers are already starting to note the problems presented by a dwindling surveyor workforce. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-the-interest-only-mortgage-market-return-to-favour/1070538.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-the-interest-only-mortgage-market-return-to-favour/1070538.article Industry feedback suggests the latest results from the FCA might be enough to reignite confidence in the interest-only market Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/what-will-the-mortgage-industry-take-from-the-fls-announcement/1070107.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/what-will-the-mortgage-industry-take-from-the-fls-announcement/1070107.article The Bank of England has announced the scheme will now run until 2015, with some adjustments to the lending criteria. Thu, 2 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/balancing-act/1069352.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/balancing-act/1069352.article The Financial Conduct Authority is due to publish a thematic review examining lenders’ interest-only mortgage backbooks Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-is-the-industry-losing-the-battle-against-fraud/1069319.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-is-the-industry-losing-the-battle-against-fraud/1069319.article Fraud attempts are at their highest level since the onset of the financial crisis. Has the mortgage market let its guard down? Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-lenders-optimistic-on-mortgage-availability/1068910.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-lenders-optimistic-on-mortgage-availability/1068910.article Are lenders right to believe increased availability of higher LTV mortgages is set to continue? Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/does-the-govt-mig-scheme-expose-taxpayers-to-unnecessary-liabilities/1068240.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/does-the-govt-mig-scheme-expose-taxpayers-to-unnecessary-liabilities/1068240.article A number of crucial details are lacking from the Government’s plans for a new mortgage indemnity guarantee scheme. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/problems-mounting-for-first-time-sellers/1067298.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/problems-mounting-for-first-time-sellers/1067298.article A slowdown in the first-time seller market could have a knock-on effect for the fragile first-time buyer market. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/the-return-of-the-mansion-tax/1066497.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/the-return-of-the-mansion-tax/1066497.article Experts say proposals are unworkable in light of existing property taxes at the higher end of the market. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/when-is-the-buy-to-let-tipping-point/1066055.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/when-is-the-buy-to-let-tipping-point/1066055.article Do we need regulatory intervention to tip the balance towards first-time buyers and away from landlords? Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-the-dangers-of-product-intervention-powers/1065633.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-the-dangers-of-product-intervention-powers/1065633.article The CML is leading calls for greater clarity on the potential impact of the FCA’s use of temporary product intervention rules Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/harry-katz-what-i-learnt-from-the-fsas-mmr-seminar/1065247.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/harry-katz-what-i-learnt-from-the-fsas-mmr-seminar/1065247.article Thu, 7 Feb 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/are-the-mas-funding-reforms-fair-on-lenders/1064872.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/are-the-mas-funding-reforms-fair-on-lenders/1064872.article Building societies will be subject to the same levy increases as the banks should FSA proposals pass in their current form Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-does-199-represent-the-bottom-of-the-market/1064469.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-does-199-represent-the-bottom-of-the-market/1064469.article Is the market-leading rate of 1.99 per cent on a two-year fix as low as rates are likely to go? Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/profiles/mm-profile-the-new-ami-chair-patrick-bunton/1064532.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/profiles/mm-profile-the-new-ami-chair-patrick-bunton/1064532.article New chairman of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries is, to use a rugby analogy, the perfect fly-half in his new role as general in the field. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-funding-for-lending-2-could-do-more-harm-than-good/1064094.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-funding-for-lending-2-could-do-more-harm-than-good/1064094.article Industry experts are wary of whether FLS should be extended in case lenders become too dependent on cheap funding. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-experts-predict-zero-growth-in-prime-central-london-property-in-2013/1063786.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-experts-predict-zero-growth-in-prime-central-london-property-in-2013/1063786.article Economists are forecasting a year of zero growth in London property prices, one of the nation’s primary overall value drivers. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-did-the-autumn-statement-neglect-the-housing-market/1062926.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-did-the-autumn-statement-neglect-the-housing-market/1062926.article Industry experts question whether the Autumn Statement went far enough to address housing market issues. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/housing-shortage-attributed-to-more-than-lack-of-open-land/1062460.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/housing-shortage-attributed-to-more-than-lack-of-open-land/1062460.article Planning minister says a small increase in the amount of developed land would solve the housing shortage Thu, 6 Dec 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-experts-divided-on-funding-for-lending-impact-in-2013/1062047.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-experts-divided-on-funding-for-lending-impact-in-2013/1062047.article Industry experts are divided on whether the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme will prove enough to significantly boost lending volumes. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mmr-sets-the-industry-in-the-right-direction/1062146.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mmr-sets-the-industry-in-the-right-direction/1062146.article The MMR final rules mean mortgage brokers and protection advisers are not being spared the burden of greater regulation. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-mmr-headwinds-could-stifle-mortgage-lending/1061518.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-mmr-headwinds-could-stifle-mortgage-lending/1061518.article The wrong decision on underweighted leverage ratios could markedly stifle a struggling mortgage market Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/could-we-see-an-end-to-proc-fees/1061163.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/could-we-see-an-end-to-proc-fees/1061163.article “Hidden” proc fees under scrutiny after CML chairman remarks Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-claims-firms-now-turn-to-interest-only/1060734.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-claims-firms-now-turn-to-interest-only/1060734.article Claims management firms are turning their attention to interest-only mortgage holders. Is there a misselling scandal brewing? Thu, 8 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-fear-fsa-rules-are-too-soft-on-non-advised-sales/1060324.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-fear-fsa-rules-are-too-soft-on-non-advised-sales/1060324.article Brokers say the new rules could lead to consumer detriment. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/will-auto-enrolment-make-things-harder-for-first-time-buyers/1059775.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/will-auto-enrolment-make-things-harder-for-first-time-buyers/1059775.article Getting on to the property ladder is difficult in today’s market, so will the new pension rules make it even harder? Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-lenders-call-for-clarity-on-interest-only-responsibility/1059922.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-lenders-call-for-clarity-on-interest-only-responsibility/1059922.article Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/lenders-slow-to-respond-to-fsa-sales-incentive-crackdown/1059497.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/lenders-slow-to-respond-to-fsa-sales-incentive-crackdown/1059497.article Paul Thomas looks at how lenders incentivise their staff and whether they are planning any changes following the FSA’s crackdown. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis-lenders-shy-away-from-castle-trusts-shared-equity-product/1059028.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis-lenders-shy-away-from-castle-trusts-shared-equity-product/1059028.article Castle Trust has grabbed the attention of the Government, but lenders remain unconvinced. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-funding-for-lending-boost-the-mortgage-market/1058600.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-funding-for-lending-boost-the-mortgage-market/1058600.article Henry Brennan looks at whether the Funding for Lending scheme is starting to have a meaningful impact on the mortgage market. Thu, 4 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-george-osborne-doffs-his-ltv-cap/1058209.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-george-osborne-doffs-his-ltv-cap/1058209.article LTV caps are back on the agenda as the Treasury consults on giving the Financial Policy Committee more powers, reports Samuel Dale Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-broker-optimism-growing-over-high-ltv-recovery/1057866.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-broker-optimism-growing-over-high-ltv-recovery/1057866.article For the first time since the financial crisis, brokers are optimsitic about the availability of high LTV mortgages, writes Samuel Dale. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis/mortgage-analysis-recovery-hampered-by-lack-of-mortgage-finance/1057505.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis/mortgage-analysis-recovery-hampered-by-lack-of-mortgage-finance/1057505.article Lack of mortgage finance stopping builders from constructing new homes. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-will-we-see-a-big-remortgage-bounce/1057035.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mortgage-analysis-will-we-see-a-big-remortgage-bounce/1057035.article A rise in remortgage lending and an optimistic forecast for the rest of the year offered a rare piece of good news Fri, 7 Sep 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/news/should-affordable-housing-requirements-be-watered-down/1056743.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/news/should-affordable-housing-requirements-be-watered-down/1056743.article The implementation of proposals designed to stimulate the private rental sector may come at the cost. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/analysis/will-tesco-and-the-post-office-reconsider-using-brokers-under-mmr/1056393.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/analysis/will-tesco-and-the-post-office-reconsider-using-brokers-under-mmr/1056393.article Will new execution-only launches bring new opportunities for brokers under MMR? Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-funding-for-lending-hit-the-right-targets/1055662.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/will-funding-for-lending-hit-the-right-targets/1055662.article Samuel Dale reports on whether the funding for lending scheme will hit the right borrowers and boost the housing market. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/analysis/castle-trust-nears-fsa-go-ahead/1055336.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/analysis/castle-trust-nears-fsa-go-ahead/1055336.article Thu, 2 Aug 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis/new-scheme-not-up-to-scratch/1054948.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis/new-scheme-not-up-to-scratch/1054948.article Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis-big-lenders-dont-exclude-payday-loans/1054552.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/analysis-big-lenders-dont-exclude-payday-loans/1054552.article Despite GE Money’s move five of the largest lenders confirm a history of payday loan applications does not exclude applicants. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:00 GMT