Intermediaries fear that Government policy is the biggest risk to mortgage market

16th December 2025 Consumer Lending | #mortgage regulation

Intermediaries think government policy is the number one risk to the mortgage market, according to research from Black & White Bridging. Black & White Bridging polled one hundred intermediaries active in the bridging sector and asked them to rank risks to the mortgage market, risks that included Bank of England base rate decisions, consumer affordability,…

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QDR Solicitors announces Nutun investment

16th December 2025 Company News | #partnership

QDR Solicitors, a dual-regulated legal and debt recovery firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Nutun, a South African customer experience and collections outsourcing specialist. The investment provides QDR Solicitors with access to Nutun’s extensive resources and operational scalability. The agreement enables QDR Solicitors to expand its footprint in financial services and other regulated sectors,…

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Scottish fintech programme to help ageing population financially prepare for later life 

FinTech Scotland is aiming to help address the growing link between people’s financial situation and their health in later life with the launch of a new initiative that will accelerate innovation through the development of new research, technologies, and services. The Finance and Health Lab will bring together financial services firms, fintechs, academia, government, health specialists,…

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Mortgage lending forecasted to increase 4% in 2026

16th December 2025 Consumer Lending | #mortgage lending

UK Finance has forecasted that overall gross lending is set to rise by 4% to £300 billion in 2026. In its Mortgage Market Forecast for 2026, data shows lending for house purchases grew by 22% this year to £176 billion, with a notable spike in activity in advance of the stamp duty increase in April.…

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