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Consumer confidence in the housing market declines

The latest Property Tracker survey from the Building Societies Association (BSA), reveals a decline in consumer confidence in the housing market. Just 17% of people agree now is a good time to buy a...

23rd April

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Second charge mortgages grew by 9% in February

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second-charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 9% in February 2025.

16th April

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Consumer finance new business grew by 3% in February 2025

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew in February 2025 by 3% compared with the same month in 2024. In the first two months of...

16th April

Second charge mortgages expand by nearly a third

Secured loans, often referred to as second charge mortgages, have cemented their position as the fastest-growing segment in the post-pandemic UK property finance market, according to new research by...

08th April

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Mortgage lending fell slightly in February

Latest Bank of England data has shown that mortgage approvals slipped by 600 to 65,500 in February from a year ago, following a fall of 400 mortgage approvals in January.

01st April

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Second charge new business up 24% in January 2025: FLA

The second charge mortgage market made a positive start to 2025, with double-digit growth in new business by value and volume.

24th March

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Consumer finance new business grew by 2% in January 2025

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew in January 2025 by 2% compared with the same month in 2024. In the twelve months to...

24th March

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First-time buyers paying extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage

First-time buyers in the UK are facing paying an extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage with increased mortgage payments, which now average £940 per month compared to £590 five years ago, according to...

11th March

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Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 16% in December 2024

Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA),...

03rd March

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