New accessibility guidelines launched for payment cards
UK Finance has launched a new Accessible Cards Code of Practice, designed to help customers with accessibility needs or impaired vision use payment cards in-store and online. The Code means the UK is the first country in the world to have national common accessibility guidelines for flat printed payment cards.
Mortgage borrowing increased to £4.8bn in February
Latest Bank of England data has shown that net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased to £4.8 billion in February, from £4.2 billion in January.
Improving Outcomes in the Second Charge Mortgage Market
The FCA's latest review into the Second Charge Mortgage market has been released and Financier Homeowner is well positioned to support lenders and intermediaries as the FCA raises expectations across the sector.
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.
