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The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan.  A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and... more +
The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan.  A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and uses that property as collateral for the loan. less -
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FCA publishes final rules on simplifying mortgage lending rules under the MRR

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final policy statement PS25/11, accompanied by a press release, finalising the first set of reforms under the Mortgage Rule Review (MRR). These changes aim to simplify...more

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RMBS Securitisation – FAQS: What You Need to Know About the FCA Consultation on New Rules for UK Mortgages

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The FCA issued a consultation paper on 7 May 2025 seeking feedback on regulatory proposals to simplify advice rules and affordability assessments for mortgages, making it easier, faster and cheaper for consumers to make...more

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UK Mortgage Rule Review: FCA consults on 'first steps' aimed at simplifying rules and increasing flexibility

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Following a March 2025 press release and letter to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury announcing plans to improve access to mortgages to support the government’s economic growth mission, the FCA has published a ‘first...more

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UK FCA consultation on loan to income flow limit in mortgage lending

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation on proposed amendments to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) rulebook and FCA guidance on the de minimis threshold for the loan to income flow...more

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UK FCA call for evidence on interest rate 'stress test' rule for mortgage lenders

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The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its webpage on the interest rate 'stress test' rule for mortgage lenders, and issued a call for evidence on the impact of the FCA handbook rule on considering the effect...more

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Financial resilience – consumer finance firms: UK FCA finds risk governance / management shortcomings

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In the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) carried out a review of a sample of consumer credit firms and non-bank mortgage lenders to assess their approach to financial...more

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English High Court rules on transferee mortgage lender's entitlement to maintain prevailing SVR

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The High Court in London has given judgment on three key preliminary issues in a claim brought by former customers of Northern Rock, whose mortgages and loans were acquired by TSB Bank. The Court found in favour of TSB on...more

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FCA measures to help consumers with mortgages: considerations for securitisation transactions

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Over the summer, the UK government announced that it had agreed a new Charter of support measures for mortgage holders with the FCA and the UK's principal mortgage lenders. Resultant changes to the FCA’s mortgages sourcebook...more

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UK FCA consults on mortgage support guidance as cost of living starts to bite borrowers

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With interest rates rising and inflation and energy prices at record levels, the government, major mortgage lenders and the UK FCA have agreed a range of measures that firms can use to support their existing mortgage...more

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Mortgagees, Receivers and Security Agents: Excluding Liability on an Enforcement Sale

In this alert, we consider a recent decision of the English High Court concerning the extent to which the equitable duty applicable to lenders, security agents and receivers in the context of an enforcement sale may be...more

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UK Conduct Authority Consults on Guidance on COVID-19 Measures for Mortgage Lenders and Payments Firms

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published two consultations on its draft guidance for firms on mortgages and safeguarding customers’ funds during the COVID-19 pandemic....more

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Financial Daily Dose 12.18.2019 | Top Story: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Boards Agree to $50 Billion Merger

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Fiat Chrysler and rival Peugeot have agreed to binding merger terms that, if approved by US and European regulators, would create a “$50 billion auto giant that would rank among the world’s largest car companies by sales”....more

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Your daily dose of financial news - The Brief – 9.8.16

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In a move anticipated over the past year or so, Caliber Home Loans—with PE Lone Star Funds’ backing—is making more loans to “borrowers with spotty credit histories.” A euphemism for subprime, by the way. That targeting has...more

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