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Policy imageOur policy work provides a vital link between lenders, government and other key stakeholders. We work with the industry to identify and communicate policy across a wide spectrum - from valuation issues to arrears and possessions. Our policy pages will give you an insight into our key policy positions through to our written communications to ministers, civil servants and other policy makers or influencers.

Latest policy issues Latest circulars
  1. Social housing funding and regulation in England

    1 Oct 08
  2. Fraud: FSA information from lenders scheme and supervisory action

    1 Oct 08
  3. Payment protection insurance (PPI)

    30 Sep 08
  1. Government reshuffle

    6 Oct 08
  2. HomeBuy Direct

    2 Oct 08
  3. Bank of England extends special liquidity scheme

    17 Sep 08

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Office of Fair Trading: Irresponsible Lending - a scoping paper

PDF | 3 Oct 08
This is the CML response to the OFT scoping paper on a project to formulate a clear OFT position on irresponsible lending under the CCA. The CML response urges the OFT to look at this matter in the context of moving towards a single regulatory regime and regulator for retail lending over the longer term. It, therefore, asks the OFT to ensure that as far as possible definitions, application and guidance are consistent with those in FSMA.

Draft Commission recommendation on property valuation, foreclosure procedures and land registration

PDF | 30 Sep 08
Our response to the EU Commission draft recommendation.

National Fraud Strategic Authority draft mortgage fraud action plan

PDF | 30 Sep 08
Our response to the NFSA draft mortgage fraud action plan

Guidance NOTES Useful links


These notes have been produced for people working within the mortgage profession and provide advice on best practice. They cover shared ownership issues, equity release and lifetime mortgages and mortgage redemption statements.

 


Use this section to search for organisations that produce research or represent a profession or sector that has an impact on the housing and mortgage markets.


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