James Murray

James Murray

James Murray is the Editor of Mortgage Introducer, one of the United Kingdom's leading trade publication for mortgage brokers, intermediaries, and lending professionals. He covers Bank of England monetary policy, UK mortgage rate movements, swap rate volatility, remortgage market trends, buy-to-let lending, first-time buyer affordability, bridging finance, and the regulatory and economic developments shaping the UK residential and specialist mortgage market.

James brings a decade of financial and business journalism experience to the role, including his time as a senior finance correspondent at Football Insider — Breaking Media's flagship sports business site — where he developed expertise in financial deal-making, contract structures, and the commercial forces driving major institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from London South Bank University and a Master's degree in Journalism and Communications from the Real Madrid Graduate School in Madrid, Spain.

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First-time buyers are misreading lenders – and paying a heavy personal price

One in five buyers stayed in a toxic job to protect their application, but the bigger risk may be how they spend

First-time buyers are misreading lenders – and paying a heavy personal price

Stamp duty and uncertainty keeping UK mortgage market in holding pattern

The forces keeping the UK mortgage market stuck – and who is really to blame

Stamp duty and uncertainty keeping UK mortgage market in holding pattern

UK first-time buyers among Europe's youngest – but challenges remain

The UK's average first-time buyer age is 28 – but brokers say location, deposits, and knowledge still hold many back

UK first-time buyers among Europe's youngest – but challenges remain

Bank of England holds again – and brokers say it was the only sensible call

With inflation steady at 2.8% and Middle East uncertainty easing, intermediaries say the Bank made the right move

Bank of England holds again – and brokers say it was the only sensible call

The Big Interview: 'Any change in rates – up or down – is always positive for us'

Jon Stones of Mortgage 1st on broker resilience, the remortgage wave, and what the rate environment means for first-time buyers

The Big Interview: 'Any change in rates – up or down – is always positive for us'

Bridging stays resilient as borrowers sharpen exit focus

Speed and flexibility continue to drive borrowers to specialist finance despite Q1 slowdown

Bridging stays resilient as borrowers sharpen exit focus

Why income protection keeps getting skipped – and how to fix it

Brokers explain why IP lags life insurance and what needs to change to close the protection gap

Why income protection keeps getting skipped – and how to fix it

What brokers expect from Thursday's MPC rate decision

As the Bank of England prepares to announce its June base rate decision, brokers share what they think happens next

What brokers expect from Thursday's MPC rate decision

World Cup summer poses distraction risk for UK mortgage market

Brokers warn hesitant home movers may use the event as an excuse to delay

World Cup summer poses distraction risk for UK mortgage market

Bridging brokers thrive as mainstream uncertainty drives specialist demand

Specialist finance directors report strong pipelines as borrowers seek alternatives to mainstream lending

Bridging brokers thrive as mainstream uncertainty drives specialist demand