First-Time Buyers and Retirees ‘Could Gain From Possible Mortgage Rule Changes’
- In 2024, the FCA initiated a consultation paper to examine potential modifications to mortgage regulations in the UK, inviting stakeholders to submit their views by September 19.
- The FCA initiated this review because home ownership challenges have increased, especially for first-time buyers borrowing longer terms amid rising house prices outpacing wages.
- The paper encourages discussion on updating responsible lending rules to support diverse borrowers, including self-employed people, renters, and those borrowing into retirement, while maintaining market resilience.
- David Geale, FCA executive director, expressed the agency's intention to update mortgage regulations to enable more individuals to achieve long-term home ownership, while Charles Roe from UK Finance praised the FCA's efforts to modernize the mortgage market.
- The FCA plans to analyze feedback before deciding on rule changes, aiming to balance expanding access with protecting consumers and ensuring responsible lending continues.
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FCA considers loosening responsible lending rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reviewing mortgage rules and looking for feedback on how to help more people buy homes, including first-time buyers (FTBs), the self-employed and those borrowing into retirement. The regulator said it is considering changes to responsible lending rules, more flexibility for consumers, and preparing for increased demand for lending later in life. David Geale, executive director for payments and digital fi…
FCA continues mortgage rule review with new consultation – Mortgage Finance Gazette
The Financial Conduct Authority is inviting views on its mortgage rule review, which aims to boost home ownership and support growth. Those who could benefit from further changes to mortgage rules include first-time buyers, the self-employed and people borrowing into retirement. This is the second… The post FCA continues mortgage rule review with new consultation appeared first on Mortgage Finance Gazette.
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