Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Millions of leaseholders across England and Wales are set to benefit from a major shake-up of the outdated leasehold system – with ground rents set to be capped at £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn cap after 40 years. Ground rents were abolished for most new residential leasehold properties in England and Wales in…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 27% in November 2025. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said “The…
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Credit Connect has published its annual Credit & Collections Technology Awards review. The awards review highlights the unique transparency of the Credit & Collections Technology Awards, with data graphs showcasing the results, accompanied by judges’ comments. The award’s rigorous and transparent process enables each company that enters the awards an opportunity to receive a bespoke…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 22% in October 2025. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said “The…
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Only 14% of households are worried about debt, but fewer than one in five (19%) are classed as resilient when it comes to their use of it, according to research by the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer. The data also showed that across the board, almost half (46%) of debt is used for consumption rather…
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The winners of the 2025 Credit & Collection Technology Awards have been announced following a live in-person event yesterday (Thursday 20th November) at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The awards are the flagship event for innovative technological professionals working in credit and collections and the eighth annual event honoured the UK’s technological innovators, celebrating outstanding…
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Latest data from UK Finance has shown that home repossessions rose sharply in Quarter 3 (Q3) 2025, but mortgage arrears fell. The analaysis showed that there were 1,390 homeowner repossessions, up 51% annually, and 900 buy-to-let repossessions, with this up 29%. Despite this, levels remain close to pre-pandemic norms and well below long-term averages, with…
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Latest Bank of England data showed that net borrowing of mortgage debt rose by £1.2 billion to £5.5 billion in September, the highest since March 2025 (£13.2 billion). Net mortgage approvals for house purchase increased by 1,000, to 65,900 in September. By contrast, approvals for remortgaging decreased by 600 over the same period, to 37,200.…
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The Government’s landmark Renters’ Rights Bill has received Royal Assent, officially becoming law and paving the way for the most notable reform of the private rented sector in almost four decades. The new Renters’ Rights Act introduces a far-reaching set of changes, which include the abolition of fixed-term tenancies and Section 21 notices. Commenting on…
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Latest data from Barclays has shown that spending on mortgage and rental payments rose by 7.3 per cent year-on-year in September, the highest increase since February. Amid the Bank of England base rate being held at 4 per cent in September, and rising costs, confidence in the housing market has also decreased slightly from 29…
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Latest data from Pepper Advantage, has found the arrears rate dropped 0.3% in Quarter 3 (Q3) 2025, following a significant 4.4% decline in Q2 2025. The data highlights a rebound in new mortgage originations, which surged by 20.2% compared to the previous quarter. Mortgages saw a 0.2% drop in the arrears rate, although this is a…
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The ONS has published details of living arrangements, highlighting that 60.5% of the adult population were married or cohabiting in 2024. The data showed that a quarter (25.1%) of those aged 16 to 29 years lived in a couple, compared to over 70% of those aged 30-64. Meanwhile, 36.8% of people had never married or…
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Renters are left with just an average of £440 of disposable income each month after paying for bills and essentials—almost half the £872 reported by homeowners. Yet despite tighter budgets, renters are more proactive in managing their money, with 27% checking their credit score monthly compared to just 20% of homeowners, according to new research…
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