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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Lori Campbell

Many mortgage brokers are fee-free – who actually pays them and should I use them?

Mortgage brokers generated £1.6 billion in revenue in 2025, with more than three quarters coming from commission, according to new figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The regulator says mortgage broking revenue rose 15.9 per cent on the previous year, with commission accounting for 77.5 per cent of the total.

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