Mortgage Introducer

30/12/2025

UK commercial property headed into 2026 is stabilising, driven by refinancing and strong regional markets. Conor McDermott of LHV Bank and Tom Renwick of Atom Bank highlight demand for prime office, industrial, and living sectors, while secondary office and retail assets remain under pressure.

Commercial is steadying, not surging – with prime, sustainable and living assets winning, regions rising, and only well‑packaged deals getting a “yes” in 2026

29/12/2025

Year in review 2025: The Renters’ Rights Act introduced open-ended tenancies, creating new challenges for landlords around cash flow, liquidity, and investment risk.

Touted as the biggest shake-up to renting in 30 years, the new law promises fairness for tenants but leaves landlords warning of unintended consequences

15/12/2025

David Geale of the FCA outlines priorities for modernising mortgage rules, including flexible products for non-traditional income, later-life lending, and AI-driven advice.

​​​​​​​Regulator plans changes for first-time buyers, later life lending and vulnerable borrowers

11/12/2025

Dale Jannels, Managing Director at One Mortgage System, urges brokers to embrace specialist lending as borrower profiles grow more complex, from adverse credit to multi-income cases.

With specialist lending on the rise, brokers who stick to familiar products may be missing the industry's most profitable growth areas

09/12/2025

The Global 100 report spotlights the world’s top mortgage leaders, highlighting innovation, resilience, and market impact across five regions.

Mortgage Introducer profiles the seventh annual Global 100 list, which recognizes 100 outstanding mortgage professionals worldwide. It draws on insights from sister publications in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, narrowing thousands of industry figures down to the most influential leaders

Featured leaders include:
Rajan Kaushal – Tribeca Finance
Bryan Jaskolka – CMI Canadian Mortgages Inc
Peter J White AM – Finance Brokers Association of Australasia (FBAA)
Rejean Roberge – CWB Optimum Mortgage
Simon Bednar – Finsure
Avish Buck, MBA, CFA, CPA – MCAN Financial Group
Belinda W. – Thinktank Property Finance
Cory Bannister – La Trobe Financial
David Smith – Liberty Financial New Zealand
Elena Robinson – First National Financial LP
Helen Carter – Barclays
Jonathan Stinton – Coventry Building Society
Nicky Skinner – Westpac New Zealand
Tony MacRae - Bluestone Home Loans

See the full list and explore how these leaders are driving change across global mortgage markets.

Annual cross-market report recognises influential industry leaders worldwide

08/12/2025

Amanda Bryden of Halifax calls 2025 “one of the most stable years” for UK housing, while brokers Akhil Mair of Our Mortgage Broker, Louis Mason of Oportfolio, and Nick Mendes of John Charcol highlight affordability hurdles and cautious buyer behaviour.

House prices hit a record high but go nowhere fast, as Halifax data lays bare a widening North/South divide and a market stuck in "static but stable" mode

04/12/2025

With incorporation edging up to 22% of landlords, Mark Long of Pegasus Insight highlights why higher-rate taxpayers and mid-sized leveraged landlords face the most pressure ahead of 2027 tax changes.

Pegasus Insight warns that rising taxes and costs are pushing more portfolio landlords towards incorporation

04/12/2025

Rarely does life go to plan — and Family Building Society is meeting that reality head-on.

With flexible, family-focused lending like Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) mortgages, the lender is helping later-life borrowers stay in their homes, while enabling parents and children to support each other across generations.

Innovative financial solutions for clients navigating life's ups and downs

03/12/2025

We’re grateful to Roma Finance for their support in celebrating outstanding achievements at the 2025 Mortgage Introducer Awards.

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03/12/2025

The 2025 Mortgage Introducer Awards kicks off in full glamour as the industry comes together for a night of celebration and standout achievement! Don't forget to tag us in your photos and use our official hashtag !

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03/12/2025

Fresh data suggests first time buyers are prioritizing value and efficiency in today’s market.

Jonathan Evans of Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries details the products, innovations, and buyer motivations shaping the New Build surge.

Dive deeper into the insights behind this trend.

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Skipton expert on how New Build demand and innovation are shaping the broker's role

02/12/2025

Annual UK house price growth eased to 1.8% in November, down from 2.4% in October, signalling a further slowdown in year-on-year gains.

Cooling year-on-year growth and modest monthly rise point to stable but subdued conditions