The Cornerstone Finance Podcast examines the major trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the mortgage and commercial finance markets today.
As we enter 2026, the landscape is shifting rapidly – from falling inflation and interest rate movements to increased lending competition and evolving SME confidence. In this episode, we explore what these developments mean for advisers, businesses, and borrowers, and where the biggest opportunities lie in the year ahead.
Our conversation focuses on what the latest economic indicators suggest for the mortgage market, commercial lending, adviser growth, and client support – and why 2026 could be a year defined by quality, confidence, and strategic investment.
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The Economic Outlook for 2026
Economic uncertainty continues to influence both household and business decision-making – but with easing inflation, a softening of interest rates, and increased lender flexibility, 2026 could offer fresh momentum for advisers and their clients.
What’s covered in this episode:
With guests:
- Haydn Thomas, CEO, Cornerstone Finance Group
- Kevin Morgan, Managing Director, Cornerstone Commercial Finance
- How the latest Bank of England rate decision is shaping confidence
- What remortgage demand means for advisers
- Why SME lending appetite is strengthening
- Where the biggest opportunities lie for growth, diversification, and advisory-led service
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