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flag UK to reform mortgage rules to help first-time buyers and others access affordable loans by 2026.

flag The UK's Financial Conduct Authority plans major mortgage market reforms to help first-time buyers, self-employed individuals, and older homeowners access affordable loans. flag Proposed changes, set to be consulted on in early 2026, include simplifying rules for irregular incomes, reviewing retirement interest-only mortgages, expanding later-life lending, and using data and AI to improve advice. flag The FCA aims to enhance protections for vulnerable borrowers and simplify disclosures, with initial reforms expected by late 2026.

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