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Mortgage Insider

Barclays
Interest Rates
Housing Market
Inflation
UK Housing Market
UK Economy
Green Mortgages
Artificial Intelligence
Buy-To-Let
Financial Services
Help To Buy
Mortgage Brokering
Consumer Duty
First-Time Buyers
Barclays
Marathon Mortgages
Energy Efficiency
Life Insurance
Mortgage Protection
Diversity Inclusion
Allyship

The evolving role of the mortgage broker is becoming increasingly complex. The performance and potential of the housing market is an ever-changing landscape, but help is here.

The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast – brought to you by Barclays – is back and better than ever. Renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer guides you through the trials and tribulations of the housing wo... more

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For mortgage intermediaries, few periods have felt as complex or fast-moving as they are today. Keeping track of regulations, understanding the impact of AI, and managing rising client uncertainty in the current political climate are among the bigges... more

Forecasting into 2026 is already being shaped by lingering economic uncertainty, shifting consumer trends and tighter consumer spending. With the labour market slowing, the unemployment rate edging up and the impact of AI changing early-career roles,... more

2024 saw a record number of fraud cases filed with the National Fraud Database. While mortgage fraud still represents a small proportion of overall UK fraud, there is a reported 5% increase in the number of mortgage fraud cases involving false applic... more

Figures from the National House-Building Council saw Q1 2025 register a 36% increase in new homes built across the UK compared with the same period last year, representing a striking development for the first-time buyer market. But with the higher co... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Anson
Head of Sales for Pocket Living
Pocket Living
Episode: New build in focus
Ed McCoy
Group Sales Director for Persimmon
Persimmon
Episode: New build in focus
Eloise Hall
Head of National Accounts at Kensington Mortgages
Kensington Mortgages
Episode: Helping the credit challenged get mortgage ready
Alastair Douglas
CEO of TotallyMoney
TotallyMoney
Episode: Helping the credit challenged get mortgage ready
Islay Robinson
Founder and CEO of Enness Global
Enness Global
Episode: Inside the world of high net worth lending
Stephen Moroukian
Head of Product and Proposition for Real Estate Financing at Barclays Private Bank
Barclays Private Bank
Episode: Inside the world of high net worth lending
Karina Hutchins
Principal in Mortgage Policy at UK Finance
UK Finance
Episode: Is 2025 the year of the remortgage?
Dr. Erika Anderson
Research associate in the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: What brokers really need to know about Gen Z
Tayo Oguntunade
Former financial advisor and broker, founder of the property and finance website, Bricks with Tips, and a Channel 4 presenter
Bricks with Tips
Episode: What brokers really need to know about Gen Z

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Phil Spencer
Renowned TV presenter and property expert, guiding discussions on complex housing market issues.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Condescending

    A podcast hosted by a property celebrity with a talking head from a network and a complete non-mortgage expert trying to tell brokers how to deal with consumer duty

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hans the hunter
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Peter Brodnicki

    An inspirational leader and business owner!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GezzaWillyHams
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great

    Good content and not too dense

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LingdalesFinest
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The 2026 outlook every broker needs to know
Q: How has inflation affected consumer spending?
It feels like everything's got more expensive, and people are changing their spending habits towards more affordable options.
The 2026 outlook every broker needs to know
Q: What is the current shape of the UK economy?
It's moving rather slowly and we're hanging on for dear life in the face of lots of domestic and international challenges.
The 2026 outlook every broker needs to know
Q: How is the UK housing market shaping up with the end of 2025?
We've got the biggest pipeline of sales going through for four years, but the budget jitters have been setting for the last couple of months.
How can brokers identify and stop mortgage fraud?
Q: If a customer takes out a standard residential mortgage and then lets it out without informing you, is that a gray area or is that fraud?
That would be classified as scheme abuse, which is considered fraud.
How can brokers identify and stop mortgage fraud?
Q: Can we just define what constitutes fraud?
Fraud constitutes trying to obtain a mortgage based on false information and false documentation, such as fictitious income or employment.

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The podcast addresses the evolving landscape of the mortgage and housing markets, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by both brokers and consumers. Hosted by an experienced TV presenter and property expert, the episodes focus on timely topics such as interest rates, inflation, housing market dynamics, mortgage fraud, and the unique needs of various borrower demographics like high net worth individuals and those facing credit challenges. Notable episodes feature discussions on governmental policies, the impact of parental support in home buying, and strategies for engaging younger generations, making it a valuable resource for mortgage professionals and potential home buyers alike.

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Mortgage Insider launched 5 years ago and published 71 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Mortgage Insider include:

1. Jenny Anson
2. Ed McCoy
3. Eloise Hall
4. Alastair Douglas
5. Islay Robinson
6. Stephen Moroukian
7. Karina Hutchins
8. Dr. Erika Anderson

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