Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 15% in July 2025
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), said:
“The second charge mortgage market continued to strengthen in July with monthly new business by value reaching its highest level since June 2008. In the seven months to July 2025, new business volumes were 13% higher than in the same period in 2024.
“The proportion of new business volumes which were totally or in part for the consolidation of existing loans remained stable at 81% in the seven months to July 2025, similar to the same period in 2024.
“As always, customers who are concerned about meeting payments should speak to their lender as soon as possible to find a solution.”
Mortgages approvals fall for fourth consecutive month
Latest data from the Bank of England has found that net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals decreased sharply by £13.7 billion to -£0.8 billion in April. This followed an increase in net borrowing by £9.6 billion in March.
Second charge mortgage new business volumes fell by 2% in April 2025
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), said:
Consumer finance new business grew by 1% in April 2025
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew in April 2025 by 1% compared with the same month in 2024. In the first four months of 2025, new business in this market was 4% higher than in the same period in 2024.
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