FCA sets out plans to help build mortgage market of the future
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the FCA focuses on reforms to the mortgage market, particularly to help first-time buyers and the self-employed access more flexible mortgage products. It also covers plans to review later-life lending. This impacts banks and fintechs operating in the mortgage and lending space, with implications for consumer protection and prudential requirements.
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What the FCA said
First-time buyers and the self-employed could get a step-up onto the housing ladder, under new plans from the FCA. Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.The FCA will focus on 4 areas:First-time buyers & underserved…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 425 updates from them.
Financial services regulation in the UK, primarily overseen by the FCA and PRA. Browse all United Kingdom updates.
This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Prudential / Capital Requirements, Banking & Credit and Mortgage & Lending.