CML news & views

Buy-to-let lending declined sharply in the aftermath of the credit crunch. In the last six months, however, it's grown strongly – recovering some of the lost ground. Market fundamentals suggest that growth will continue.

Our data shows mortgage arrears and possessions have stabilised, despite economic uncertainty. That should help sustain improved confidence in the market for securitised UK mortgages.

In his first speech to our annual conference, CML director general Paul Smee set out his view of the challenges for government, regulators and lenders.