Kevin Rose

Kevin Rose began his career as a business and finance journalist in 1997 and has been writing about the mortgage industry since 2001.

He was the editor of BestAdvice for 23 years and was editor-in-chief of the Niche trade titles, which included Niche Mortgages, Niche Personal Loans and Niche Commercial Finance.

He launched and hosted the mortgage industry’s first ever podcast, SoundAdvice, back in 2005.

He has also written for a large number of newspapers and trade titles, including the Independent, i Paper, What Investment, Money Management and BusinessAge, and has also edited and contributed to Times Newspapers’ finance supplements.

In addition, he has acted as a consultant to publishing firms looking to maximise their online presence.

Policy

Bank Rate held at 3.75% as energy shock raises prospect of future increase

The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 3.75%, but warned that persistent increases in global energy prices could force it to tighten monetary policy if inflationary pressures spread through the UK economy. The Monetary Policy Committee voted by six members to three to...
Building Societies

Family BS names Seb Mrotzek as first chief operating officer

Family Building Society has appointed Seb Mrotzek as chief operating officer, creating the role as part of its plans to strengthen operational oversight and support further growth. Mrotzek (pictured) brings more than 20 years' experience across banking, financial services, fintech, consulting and financial regulation. He began...

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Regulation

Digital ID providers given formal backing under money laundering rules

HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have issued joint guidance...
Technology

MJP Conveyancing completes first live TR1 using qualified electronic signature

MJP Conveyancing has completed its first TR1 transfer deed using Veyco QEST, marking a...
Later Life

Later life borrowing gathers pace as standard mortgages eclipse equity release

Lending to borrowers aged over 55 rose sharply at the end of 2025, with...
News

Santander issues first offer under 98% LTV first-time buyer mortgage

Santander UK has confirmed that the first mortgage offer has been issued under its...
Building Societies

The Coventry cuts higher LTV fixed rates in first-time-buyer push

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced selected residential fixed rates, with changes focused on higher...
results

The Leeds lifts profit to £198.6m as mortgage lending hits £5bn

Leeds Building Society has reported a rise in annual profit alongside solid mortgage lending...
News

Bank of Ireland extends terms and income multiples

Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries has announced a series of enhancements to its residential...
News

Saffron broadens FTB access and adds 5yr fix for lending into retirement

Saffron for Intermediaries has expanded first-time buyer eligibility across its owner occupied range and...
News

Kensington lowers rates across specialist residential ranges

Kensington Mortgages has reduced rates across its Resi 12 and Resi 6 ranges, lowering...
Buy-to-let

Landlords alert to renters’ reforms but most unclear on practical impact

Research by Paragon Bank, based on responses from more than 500 landlords, suggests that...
Buy-to-let

Fleet cuts remortgage rates and broadens EPC-linked range

Fleet Mortgages has expanded its two-year fixed-rate range for more energy-efficient rental properties while...
Appointments

Together appoints former Leeds BS chief as non-executive director

Specialist lender Together has appointed former Leeds Building Society chief executive Richard Fearon as...
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Policy

Bank Rate held at 3.75% as energy shock raises prospect of future increase

The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 3.75%, but warned that persistent...
Building Societies

Family BS names Seb Mrotzek as first chief operating officer

Family Building Society has appointed Seb Mrotzek as chief operating officer, creating the role...
Regulation

FLA calls for FCA regulation of litigation funders

The Finance & Leasing Association has called for commercial litigation funders to be brought...
Appointments

National Friendly adds three senior hires

National Friendly has made three appointments across its marketing, actuarial and business development teams...