Over half of lifetime mortgages taken out by under-70s
Owners of high-value properties, which were those worth at least £700,000, continued a stable pattern seen since 2023, accounting for 10% of new lifetime mortgages.
No growth in GDP in January 2026: Industry reaction
The economy showed no growth in January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ongoing Middle East crisis has driven up energy prices, raising inflation concerns and diminishing hopes for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England.
Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 19% in January 2026
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 3% in January 2026
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 3% in January 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. In the twelve months to January 2026, new business in this market was 6% higher than in 2024.
Second charge lending hits 20-year high: broker insight
The UK second charge mortgage market has reached its strongest level in nearly two decades, with new figures highlighting how the sector is quietly becoming one of the largest specialist lending markets when measured by the number of borrowers it helps.
Government announces Financial Ombudsman Service reforms
Plans to reform the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) have been revealed by the Government. The reforms will return the FOS to its original role as a simple, impartial dispute resolution service that resolves complaints quickly and effectively, while ensuring it operates within a clearer and more predictable framework alongside the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
