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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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World News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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