This page focuses on news, lender updates, and market trends in the second charge mortgage space. Read below for in‑depth coverage of this specialist sector.
Stable pricing and strong lender appetite make secured lending an increasingly reliable tool for brokers helping clients avoid a costly remortgage
All the buildup and reaction as the BoE held rates steady again
Borrowers clinging to sub-2% fixes are fuelling second charge demand, but the market's next chapter may look very different
Crystal Specialist Finance's strategy director on why second charge mortgages deserve a place in every adviser's toolkit
The second charge market is growing fast, but brokers who wait until clients are in trouble may already be too late
Market data shows first monthly contraction since April 2025, though longer-term growth trends remain strong
Transactions rise sharply year-on-year, though experts urge caution on outlook
Time pressure, complex cases, and inconsistent lender criteria – the real obstacles to raising broker standards
The state of play in May: The three forces reshaping broking — and what advisers should do about them
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