UK Finance publishes its annual largest mortgage lenders data for 2017
July 19, 2018
UK Finance has now published its annual largest mortgage lenders data for 2017, which you can find at UK Finance.
In addition, they have published a short accompanying blog analysing the underlying trends revealed by the data, including the growth in lending by challenger and specialist lenders.
Following the FCA’s Mortgage Market Study, this data shows a picture of a healthy and competitive mortgage market that is well placed to respond to the evolving needs of UK mortgage customers.
Source of information UK Finance.
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