Council of Mortgage Lenders

Publications, Information & Statistics



We are the primary source of information on housing finance, the housing and mortgage markets and on housing policy in the UK. We produce a range of publications, information and statistics most of which are available on our website. These include –

Housing finance at a glance
Our quarterly newsletter gives a brief overview of current issues in the housing and mortgage markets. It is specifically written and distributed to all MPs, and members of the House of Lords who have an interest in housing issues.

CML News & Views
A fortnightly newsletter featuring information, opinions and perspectives on current issues in the mortgage and housing markets.

Market commentary
Monthly comment on the housing and mortgage market together with bi-annual housing market forecasts and risk outlook in our Reposession Risk Review.

Research
Articles, in-depth report and technical reports on key issues and policies affecting housing and mortgage markets in the UK and abroad.

Statistics
We produce the most comprehensive surveys of general mortgage lending (covering both banks and building societies, as well as other lenders), buy-to-let lending, equity release lending, and arrears and possessions in the market.

Latest press releases 

  • CML publishes buy-to-let data

    26/08/2008 - New buy-to-let lending declined in the first half of 2008, with the sector affected by the same conditions constraining the wider mortgage market, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

  • CML: Scottish mortgage market slowdown less severe than UK

    21/08/2008 - The mortgage market in Scotland has contracted, but is still faring better in the unfavourable conditions affecting the whole of UK, according to new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders Scotland.

  • CML: Gross mortgage lending subdued in July

    20/08/2008 - Gross mortgage lending totalled an estimated £24.

  • CML: a borrower's survival guide

    15/08/2008 - Household finances have been badly stretched in the past year as the cost of energy has increased by 17% and the cost of food by 12%*.