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AI will not replace mortgage brokers, but...

Firms that fail to adapt the technology will struggle, says fintech platform chief

What's really moving the needle for brokers

The state of play in May: The three forces reshaping broking — and what advisers should do about them

High-net-worth borrowers turn to shorter fixes as rate uncertainty persists

Broker says wealthy clients are cautious on long-term commitments as lenders tighten checks on foreign income

‘Lenders should listen to brokers on the frontline’

Broker in Focus: Andrew Watson, of Echo Finance, warns that when lenders rely solely on business analysts, they risk putting home ownership out of reach for many

‘The future of mortgage advice is specialist, not generalist’

Complex incomes and tighter criteria are pushing advisers towards niche expertise

Remortgage wave drives Q1 mortgage market rebound

Borrowers coming off ultra-low deals fuel stronger refinancing pipelines for intermediaries

MAB acquires HomeOwners Alliance in £1.4m deal

Acquisition adds high-traffic homeowner guidance platform to broker’s home-moving strategy

Why specialist advice is essential for young buy-to-let investors

Social media-fuelled interest is bringing under-30s into the sector early, but lending rules and stress tests often demand tailored guidance

Mortgage lending supports one in three homes in England

Mortgage-backed homeownership is highest in the South East

The slow death of offset – a product too useful to survive

Loved by clients, ignored by lenders, forgotten by brokers. Offset mortgages are fading fast