Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar joined KM International as freelance writer in 2024. He is a media professional with experience in multimedia journalism and public relations. He finished a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree at Silliman University. In 2017, he was recognized with the Gandingan Awards from UP Los Banos for Best Development-Oriented News Story, and won the Investigative Story of the Year for Digital at the 2022 Globe Media Excellence Awards. He was also chosen as the Reporter of the Year at the Iligan City Youth Choice Awards in 2018.

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FCA mortgage rule review nears its final deadline

Two regulatory clocks are ticking for lenders this month

FCA mortgage rule review nears its final deadline

London price falls push borrowers into higher LTV bands

1.8 million fixed-rate deals are due for renewal this year

London price falls push borrowers into higher LTV bands

Commission-free life cover puts broker fees to the test

A mutual’s £3m savings outcome is rattling the advice mode

Commission-free life cover puts broker fees to the test

SME lending hits five-year high, yet small loans stay scarce

Brokers receive daily £100k enquiries with nowhere to place them

SME lending hits five-year high, yet small loans stay scarce

Funding 365 secures £300m amid bridging sector capital squeeze

Nearly half of funders expect to pull back this year

Funding 365 secures £300m amid bridging sector capital squeeze

Tracker demand triples as borrowers hedge against uncertainty

Brokers report a surge in borrowers reconsidering their options

Tracker demand triples as borrowers hedge against uncertainty

Rising property prices push buyers over stamp duty thresholds

Confidence hit by tax speculation

Rising property prices push buyers over stamp duty thresholds

Reeves’ fiscal shift sparks market response and political criticism

Housing policy ideas bring new risks for buyers and sellers

Reeves’ fiscal shift sparks market response and political criticism

Higher stock and tax pressures weigh on southern housing market

Tax uncertainty keeps would-be movers on the sidelines

Higher stock and tax pressures weigh on southern housing market

Fiscal tightening risk tempers positive signs in UK mortgage activity

Tax plans and OBR credibility trigger lender caution

Fiscal tightening risk tempers positive signs in UK mortgage activity