Economists split on tomorrow's interest rate decision as inflation ...
Sep 18, 2024 · UK inflation was unchanged at 2.2% in August, in line with market expectations but below the Bank of England's forecast of 2.4%, leaving industry experts divided on the future path of Bank Rate.
99% mortgages, Budget news & stamp duty hikes: Financial …
Dec 23, 2024 · 99% mortgages, Budget news & stamp duty hikes: Financial Reporter's top 10 stories of 2024. 2024 has been another interesting – and difficult to predict – year for the mortgage market: and we ...
2024: A specialist look into the future | Financial Reporter
Dec 8, 2023 · The past few years have certainly been harder to predict than many of their predecessors. While it takes a brave person to put their head on the chopping block in terms of placing some hard and ...
Broker business set to increase in \\'new normal\\' of 2025 …
Dec 23, 2024 · The body predicts that the share of mortgage business done via intermediaries will continue to grow from from 87% in 2024 to 89% in 2025 and 91% in 2026.
Financial vulnerability in 2024, and a sneak peek at what’s in store ...
4 days ago · Richard Farr, non-executive director at duty of care assessment company Comentis, outlines the progress that's been made on financial vulnerability in 2024 and the process that all firms must have ...
Falling rates & new FTB schemes: predictions for the mortgage …
Dec 24, 2024 · With 2024 nearing an end, attention is turning to the new year and what it will mean for the housing and mortgage market. The team at Online Mortgage Advisor asked 21 industry experts, including ...
Below-expected inflation paves the way for two interest rate cuts …
Oct 16, 2024 · CPI inflation has fallen from 2.2% in August to 1.7% in September, below the Bank of England's 2% target and below economists' forecasts of 1.9%.
FCA data reveals surge in pension access without advice
Sep 26, 2024 · The latest FCA retirement income data for 2023/24 reveals a significant shift in pension access and withdrawals, which reflects "ongoing economic pressures and evolving strategies within ...
Bank of England reduces interest rates to 4.75%
Nov 7, 2024 · The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted 8–1 to reduce Bank Rate from 5% to 4.75%. One member preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 5%.
Equity release market sees consecutive quarterly growth for first …
Oct 23, 2024 · Equity release market sees consecutive quarterly growth for first time since mini-Budget. Q3 saw an 8% quarterly rise in existing customers taking further advances to extend their loans.