Planning refusals for HMOs have doubled since 2021 – Mortgage Strategy

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. July 01, 2026 Federal Reserve issues initial findings from its 2025 triennial payments study For release at 2:30 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve on Wednesday issued initial findings…

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General recently reported that it found many inconsistencies in records for due-and-payable partial claims in a recent audit. Processing Content The most common discrepancy found in 74 instances within a statistical sample of 81 loans from 2021-2024 was that the mortgage servicing files involved were…

For the first time in JD Power’s research, better rates are no longer the primary reason a borrower would switch, but instead the quality of customer service provided. Servicers have spent several years building the kind of relationship that makes borrowers want to stay, and the data is now reflecting that investment. Bruce Gehrke (pictured…

Processing Content Key insight: Measuring AI impact starts on Day 1 of a project. What’s at stake: Without a clear organizational structure built around the execution of leading initiatives, banks risk confusing AI impact with that from non-AI initiatives. Lloyds Banking Group has set an ambitious target for its next phase of transformation. Under Accelerate…

Owning a home may be more within reach than you think, especially with the range of financial support available today. From grants to government-sponsored programs and loans, buyers have access to down payment assistance, closing cost aid, lower interest rates and more. Knowing your potential options can open up opportunities you may not have considered….

If you have invested in cryptocurrencies during FY 2025-26, filing your ITR requires more than just checking whether TDS has been deducted. As the Income Tax Department tracks your transactions, even small reporting mistakes can result in mismatches, delayed refunds or even tax notices. Here are some common mistakes crypto investors should avoid while filing…