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Finance

Posted By Global Banking and Finance Review

Posted on March 7, 2025

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(Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Friday it is taking steps to make mortgages more accessible by examining and simplifying the rules around mortgage lending.

The finance watchdog will launch a call for evidence on different methods of stress testing as part of an effort to simplify mortgage approval regulations.

We want to ensure firms are aware of the flexibility rules provide, and that creditworthy consumers can access the affordable mortgage they need, the agency said.

The regulator noted the market approach to interest rate stress testing may be "unduly restricting" access to affordable mortgages, particularly as interest rates begin to decline.

"We will be delivering further proposals quickly to support home ownership and the wider UK economy," said FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi in a statement.

In May, the FCA will launch a consultation with proposals to simplify mortgage rules for consumers, including those remortgaging and shortening their loan terms.

(Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)

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