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Mortgage rule changes aid first-time buyers

Published Sunday, August 2, 2026

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  • Regulation previously limited how much lenders were able to lend, with only 15% of new mortgages allowed to be at higher than 4.5 times loan-to-income.

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  • BBC News

    The article highlights how recent changes in mortgage lending rules in the UK could benefit first-time buyers by allowing them to borrow more, while also cautioning about the associated risks and strict eligibility criteria.

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