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Mortgage Insider

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Frequency: 1 episode/28d. Total Eps: 79

The evolving role of the mortgage broker is becoming increasingly complex. The performance and potential of the housing market is an ever-changing landscape, but help is here.

The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast – brought to you by Barclays – is back and better than ever. Renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer guides you through the trials and tribulations of the housing world.

Phil, along with industry-leading guests from the world of economics, financial services, and of course housing, takes you beyond the headlines to help you navigate the world of mortgage markets.

This is an in-depth plunge into the world of mortgages, so listen and follow to find out more about the current mortgage market, how rates are set, the insider take on housing, changes to buy-to-let, marathon mortgages and helping clients plan for a worst-case scenario.

The Mortgage Insider Podcast – you can’t afford to miss it.

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Exploring the protection conversation

Season 5 · Episode 11

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • Duration 22:37

During a cost of living crisis, the additional expense of life insurance, critical illness, income protection and even protecting a mortgage may seem like an unnecessary burden for homeowners. However, this protection is arguably more crucial than ever.

According to ONS figures, 2.5 million people in the UK are unable to work due to long-term illness, and Cancer Research data indicates that half of us will develop some form of cancer in our lifetime. So, how can mortgage intermediaries help their clients prepare for worst-case scenarios without coming across as if they're making a sales pitch?

Host and property expert Phil Spencer is joined by Barry Kellegher, performance manager at Legal & General, to discuss these three pillars of protection—life insurance, critical illness, and income protection. They explore how these protections differ, how individuals can better safeguard themselves, their loved ones, and their mortgages, and highlight just how tough these conversations can be.

Barry also shares his personal experience of suffering a sudden brain haemorrhage despite being fit and healthy. He explains what brokers can learn from his experience and how they can build deeper client relationships by offering tailored advice on these sensitive topics.

All of which proves to be an emotional, insightful and thought-provoking listen.

This episode was recorded on the 22nd of November.

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What mortgage brokers really need to know about AI

Season 5 · Episode 10

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 23:44

Machine learning in finance, the adoption of AI and technology regulation are all hot topics in their own right. Then throw into the mix the potential of automated mortgage advice and what an AI mortgage broker may look like and it's little wonder that intermediary firms across the UK are considering how the role of a broker may change as the AI revolution continues to gather pace.

So, what exactly does the mortgage intermediary market need to know about AI and how is it going to change the way they do business? This is the question posed by host and property expert Phil Spencer to guests Stuart Cheetham, CEO of Mpowered Mortgages, and Lilia Christofi, Microsoft's banking lead for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in the latest episode of the award-winning Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast.

This leads to an enlightening discussion which explores the differences between machine learning AI and generative AI, the reliance on cultural adoption, how the banking industry is coping with the adoption of AI, the challenges facing legacy platforms, and the ability of AI to increase workflows and enhance customer relations.

And this is certainly an episode which no forward-thinking broker can afford to miss.

This episode was recorded in April 2024.

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The UK Economy – Stick or Twist?

Season 5 · Episode 1

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 • Duration 17:21

The UK economy continues to dominate conversations across the country in the wake of the transition to a higher interest rate environment, rising cost of living pressures, an increased focus on unemployment figures and shifts in the labour market.

In a bid to unpick the current economic position and help us understand what it all means for the intermediary mortgage market, the latest season of Barclays award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast kicks off with host and property expert Phil Spencer being joined by regular guest and Chief Investment Officer, Barclays Private Bank & Wealth Management, Will Hobbs.

In his own unique style, Will highlights the importance attached to positive real wage growth, how historic interest rate conditions relate to the current economic climate and the ongoing performance of European and US markets. He also tackles the question of whether interest rates have peaked and outlines why he remains so optimistic about UK economic conditions.

This in-depth discussion offers some exclusive insights and indicators into what mortgage brokers should, and shouldn’t, be paying attention to and how to avoid the doom narrative around the UK economy.

This episode was recorded on 24th October 2023.

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Jeremy Hunt said the UK’s financial situation is definitely worse than in spring, in an interview with Sky News.
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Mortgage Insider Season 5 Trailer

Season 5

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 • Duration 01:03

Returning soon, a new series Mortgage Insider, Barclays' award-winning podcast for mortgage brokers.

Hosted by TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer, the new series will see leading industry experts, brokers and Barclays’ own team of experts continue to delve deep into the pressing issues that are shaping the mortgage and housing markets.

The conversations will cover topics such as the performance of the UK economy, the intricate processes behind rate-setting and potential alternatives for the help to buy scheme.

The new series returns on the 14th November so hit follow now so you don’t miss any future episode.

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Making financial advice more inclusive and accessible

Season 4 · Episode 12

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 • Duration 18:46

Despite the need for financial advice growing exponentially in an increasingly complex economic landscape, many perceived barriers remain for all too many people across the UK.

The final episode in Season 4 of Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast evaluates where these barriers appear, the progress being made by the mortgage industry to overcome them and what more brokers can be doing to make the advice they offer more inclusive, more accessible and easier to understand.

Host and property expert Phil Spencer is joined by Jodi Spreadbury, Senior Mortgage & Protection Adviser at The Mortgage Broker Ltd, Sidney Wager, Mortgage Intermediary Partnership Director at Barclays and media commentator, financial adviser and author of ‘Get Your Money Right’ Emmanuel Asuquo.

They dissect a plethora of topics including the perils of unregulated advice, how to identify vulnerable clients, the influence – both negative and positive – of social media, Consumer Duty, breaking perceptions around the advice process, the importance of financial education and what it feels like to be excluded.

It certainly proves to be an authentic, enlightening and inspirational discussion.

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The future of mortgage broking

Season 4 · Episode 11

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 • Duration 20:46

Following on from episodes which have focused on why buying a house is so complicated and the changing role of the mortgage broker, the latest instalment in the award-winning Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast dusts off its crystal ball to predict the homebuying and selling journey of the future, what’s going on behind the scenes to make this happen and the future role of the mortgage broker.

Host and property expert Phil Spencer is joined by Maria Harris, Chair of the Home Buying & Selling Technology Group and John Reynolds, Chief Operating Officer and founder of Coadjute as they offer their thoughts on what the homebuying process might look like in 5, 10 or even 20 years’ time and how the intermediary mortgage market can keep up with any digital transformation.

This illuminating analysis charts the impact of AI, the importance of good data, open banking and the steps required to create a seamless end-to-end property transaction. It also includes a call to action for brokers to demand more from their tech providers, seek better connectivity and to continue pushing the tech boundaries.

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Making sense of the UK economy

Season 4 · Episode 10

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 • Duration 23:23

Following his appearances on Series 1, 2 and 3 of Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast, William Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer at Barclays Wealth & Investments, is back by popular demand to help make sense of current economic conditions in his own inimitable style.

Will joins regular host and property expert Phil Spencer to carefully plot his way through what remains a mixed economic picture. Within the podcast, he outlines the ramifications of recent economic shocks, the role played by the media, interest rates projections, inflationary challenges and how technology can help regenerate the UK economy.

He also addresses fears of a new banking crisis, how the government can manage debt burdens accumulated over the pandemic and outlines the key areas for mortgage brokers to focus on in their daily business activities and throughout the advice process.

This episode offers some fascinating insights into the complex nature of the UK economy and how it reacts to domestic and world events.

This episode was recorded on 19th May.

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Doing business differently in 2023

Season 4 · Episode 9

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 • Duration 21:15

Evolving and adapting to meet ever-changing lending and borrowing needs is second nature to mortgage brokers. Which leads to the question - how are they doing business differently in 2023?

In the latest episode of Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast, host and property expert Phil Spencer is joined by two mortgage brokers - Helen Pierson, director at Mortgage Advice Bureau, New Homes and Neil Ryner, director of Ryner and Partners - to discuss shifting client needs and the impact on the advice process.

Within this discussion, they tackle a range of topics ranging from how to advise a generation of borrowers who haven't experienced an interest rate rise through to the importance of realigning business practices and marketing efforts to align with current market conditions.

The trio also address the pace of change throughout the mortgage industry, the difference between information and advice, the ongoing need for education and training, the impact of consumer duty, and the difficulties of identifying and servicing the needs of vulnerable clients.

This offers a fantastic insight into the life of a mortgage broker and the demands faced by themselves and their clients in the current economic climate.

This episode was recorded on 11th April.

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Why is buying a home so complicated?

Season 4 · Episode 8

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 • Duration 22:37

Buying a house remains one of life’s most stressful events but is the methodology too onerous, lengthy and overly complex?

This is the question, amongst many others, which was posed to representatives of three of the most prominent components in the homebuying process - the mortgage broker, the estate agent and the conveyancer.

Episode 8 of Barclays award-winning Mortgage Insider podcast sees mortgage broker Tom Jackson, managing director at Cooper Associates, Peter May, sales director at estate agency Location, Location and Suman Dally, head of conveyancing at law firm Shoosmiths join regular host and property expert Phil Spencer to provide an in-depth overview of the homebuying and selling journey.

This discussion includes their individual takes on the procedures involved in this journey, the importance of preparation and education for buyers and sellers, the reliance on government and trade bodies, the impact and limitations of technology, and how to speed up the transition from offer to exchange.

It’s vital for all links in the homebuying chain to find better ways to improve the customer experience and this podcast offers a great starting point to help transform what can be a sometimes archaic process.

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Thinking differently about mortgages in 2023

Season 4 · Episode 7

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 • Duration 19:18

The UK mortgage market has always generated a huge variety of ways to help people achieve their homeownership goals and, despite operating in a higher interest rate and inflationary environment which is placing additional pressure on affordability, an array of mortgage products remain available to meet individual borrowing needs.

In the latest episode of Barclays Mortgage Insider podcast, regular host and property expert Phil Spencer chats with Rebekah Commane, Group Editor of Mortgage Strategy and Mortgage Finance Gazette and Michael Clarke, Product, Policy and Regulatory manager at Barclays to evaluate the many different types of mortgages currently on offer.

The discussion transitions from the multiple options available for first-time buyers through to the nuances of the Offset mortgage. It includes an in-depth look at Barclays Family Springboard mortgage, the Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor option, the appeal of tracker mortgages and a number of government and lender-led ways to bridge the gap left by the closure of the Help to Buy scheme.

This comprehensive overview of the current product arena also focuses on how to integrate a range of offerings into the advice process and how to think differently about mortgages in 2023.

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