UK FCA Updated Mortgage Guidance


On Apr. 10, UK FCA updated guidance regarding rising living costs.


  • FCA issued Finalized Guidance (FG) 24/2, Guidance for firms supporting their existing mortgage borrowers impacted by the rising cost of living to reflect rule changes.
  • On same day FCA issued final rules to strengthen borrower protections, see #173875.
  • And regulator confirmed an improving picture for personal finances, see #207984.
  • Follows UK FCA Mar. 2023 issued guidance to aid mortgage holders, see #165858.
  • This content, which was previously contained in #207984, has been moved for clarity.
  • Background
  • In Mar. 2023 FCA issued FG23/2 for mortgage lenders, after Dec. 2022 consultation.
  • Guidance aimed to set out the flexibility firms have when providing forbearance to those who need it, ensure firms clear about effect of FCA rules, guidance, principles.
  • Updated Guidance
  • Since publication of FG23/2 FCA has made relevant Handbook changes intended to make permanent requirements to support borrowers put in place during the pandemic.
  • In May 2023 consulted on incorporating relevant aspects of the Tailored Support Guidance (TSG) for lenders created during Covid pandemic into the FCA Handbook.
  • FCA has published policy statement containing changes to FCA rules to achieve aim.
  • These changes mean consequential amendments are needed to the guidance to explain how firms can support existing borrowers, comply with rules and guidance.
  • FG24/2 therefore takes account of the rule changes and updates previous FG23/2.
  • Effectiveness
  • FG24/2 is effective from Nov. 4, 2024, date on which the rule changes are in force.

Regulators UK FCA
Entity Types Bank; BS; CNSM; CRB; IB; MG Orig; MSB; Servicer
Reference FG24/2, PR, 4/10/2024; FG23/2, 3/10/2023
Functions Client Money; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Product Administration; Product Design; Risk; Suitability
Countries United Kingdom
Category
State
Products Banking; Loan; Mortgage
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 4/10/2024
Effective Date 11/4/2024
Rule Id 211811
Linked to Rule :165858
Reg. Last Update 4/10/2024
Report Section UK

Last substantive update on 05/16/2024