Rommel Lontayao

Rommel Lontayao

Rommel is a senior news writer at KM International, where he covers mortgage and financial services news for Mortgage Introducer and Mortgage Professional Australia — two of the industry's most widely read trade publications. 

With nearly two decades of content and editorial writing experience, he covers mortgage market movements, regulatory developments, lender announcements, and broker industry news. His reporting gives mortgage professionals, brokers, and financial advisers the accurate, timely intelligence they need to serve their clients confidently.

Rommel holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, where he was awarded a journalism scholarship in recognition of academic merit and demonstrated writing ability. He also served as chief editor of the university's student publication, overseeing editorial direction and content quality across all issues. 

Off the clock, Rommel watches documentaries, follows local news, and listens to The Beatles — habits that are less about leisure and more about craft. Good documentary filmmakers and great songwriters share the same instinct as good journalists: find the truth, strip away the noise, and tell it straight. 

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UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 15 May 2026)

Your round-up of mortgage rate changes and product updates over the past week

UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 15 May 2026)

Regulators warn financial firms over frontier AI cyber risks

Bank of England, FCA and HM Treasury have jointly called on regulated firms to strengthen cyber defences against rapidly advancing AI threats

Regulators warn financial firms over frontier AI cyber risks

Central London office demand rises as expansions hit six-year high

AI firms and financial giants drive record office take-up in the capital

Central London office demand rises as expansions hit six-year high

Bridging lending holds steady in Q1

Bridging Trends data points to stable volumes and cautious borrowing ahead of Iran conflict

Bridging lending holds steady in Q1

UK markets rattled as health minister quits cabinet

Westminster turmoil raises fresh concerns over gilt yields, swap rates, and fixed-rate mortgage pricing

UK markets rattled as health minister quits cabinet

Mortgage arrears fall in Q1: UK Finance

Homeowner and buy-to-let arrears continue to drop, with possessions edging higher

Mortgage arrears fall in Q1: UK Finance

UK economy grows in March despite Iran war headwinds

Latest figures show better-than-expected GDP growth, with property market remaining resilient

UK economy grows in March despite Iran war headwinds

Housing market remains subdued amid geopolitical uncertainty

Higher mortgage rates and Middle East conflict continue to dampen buyer demand and sales activity

Housing market remains subdued amid geopolitical uncertainty

Mortgage stress and mental health: why homeowners are urged to seek advice early

Rate volatility and household cost pressures are compounding uncertainty — and mental wellbeing is paying the price

Mortgage stress and mental health: why homeowners are urged to seek advice early

King's Speech draws mixed response from property sector

Industry bodies welcome leasehold reform and remediation pledges but warn of viability concerns

King's Speech draws mixed response from property sector