FCA proposes changes to help more people access mortgages
Why this matters
FCA consultation on mortgage rule reforms to improve market access for underserved consumers (first-time buyers, self-employed, older borrowers). Proposes flexibility in affordability assessments and product offerings while maintaining consumer protections. This is informational content announcing a consultation period ending July 2026, not requiring immediate action.
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What the FCA said
First-time buyers, older borrowers and the self-employed could find it easier to get a mortgage, as the FCA sets out next steps to help reform the market. Its proposed mortgage rule changes would give lenders more flexibility to consider individual circumstances and develop products that better meet people's needs …
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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, Authorisation & Licensing, Mortgage & Lending and Banking & Credit.