764. Insights: Can the UK avoid a mortgage market meltdown?

Our expert host, David M. Brear, is joined by some great guests to ask: "Can the UK avoid a mortgage market meltdown?" This week's guests include: Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau Jinesh Vohra, CEO, Sprive Maria Harris, Director, Digital Cat Consultancy The news from the UK mortgage market is currently more brutal than a Tarantino film! July saw the two-year fixed mortgage hit its highest rates in 15 years and things are looking extremely difficult for many home-owners looking to renew their deals and facing extremely elevated lending costs. So we've put together an expert panel to discuss: how we get to this point, what are the potential solutions, and how do the next six months look for nervous homeowners. Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Techcrunch, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email [email protected]! Special Guests: Ben Thompson, Jinesh Vohra, and Maria Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices