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This page offers news and commentary on higher lending charges and related risk-pricing mechanisms. Scroll down to understand when and why HLCs are used in the market.

Monthly Spotlight: Brokers and AI

Every month, Mortgage Introducer produces a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the UK. All coverage through the month can be found here

Housing market shows resilience in December figures

HMRC data point to modest growth in transactions amid Budget uncertainty

Borrowers moved ahead of December base rate cut as tracker interest ticks up

Search data points to early activity and a modest shift towards rate‑linked products

Housing affordability crisis deepens across UK cities

​​​​​​​Majority of urban areas now beyond reach for middle class households, analysis finds

First-time buyers struggle to secure property despite two incomes

Affordability pressures mount as wage growth lags behind rising house prices

Buyer search activity dips after base rate pause

Homebuyer and remortgage interest declines as market awaits clarity

UK homeowners opt to remortgage over moving house

Brokers urged to “take note” as more homeowners choose to refinance

House prices and rents continue to climb

Market shows resilience despite policy changes and affordability concerns

Acre rolls out Nationwide platform upgrade to boost broker support

Updates enable brokers to access more products, automate processes, and improve application accuracy