{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#141 - Economists\u2019 2026 Forecasts &amp; Outlook (4th Annual Edition)","description":"In episode #141 of the Growth Series podcast\u2019s Mortgage Mentors series,Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages is joined by Charles Roe (UK Finance) and Rob Thomas (IMLA) to examine what 2026 could hold for the mortgage market.&amp;nbsp; The discussion compares gross lending forecasts of \u00a3300\u2013\u00a3320 billion and unpacks the drivers behind them, including affordability pressures, rising real incomes and anticipated base rate movements. The episode explores the scale of the remortgage opportunity, evolving lender appetite around high LTV and LTI lending, support for first-time buyers, and the continued professionalisation of buy-to-let. It also considers how global and domestic economic factors may influence rates and borrower confidence.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;The overall tone is measured but positive, highlighting a market with growing momentum and tangible opportunities for advisers &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Accord Mortgages Growth Series Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/info.accordmortgages.com\/growth-series-podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40163865\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/f06a21\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198750490"}