Research
Please find our latest Research articles below. Boon Brokers conduct independent surveys from time to time on various financial topics. Our Research content is free for public use but we kindly ask that you reference and link to the original article in your post. For more information on any Research material, or upcoming articles, e-mail enquiries@boonbrokers.co.uk.
The UK’s Public Opinion on Using Benefits in Mortgage Applications [May 2025 Study]
New research from Boon Brokers reveals public concern over fairness of benefits as income in mortgage applications and its impact on work incentives.
The Financial Education Reform Forgot to Teach Finance [April 2025 Study]
New research by Boon Brokers shows that a decade after the Financial Literacy reform, 83% of young adults still did not learn about mortgages at school.
The Mortgage Knowledge Crisis: First-Time Buyers Are Gambling With Their Financial Futures [April 2025 Study]
New research shows 84% of first-time buyers don’t know how to secure the best mortgage rates. Discover key insights from Boon Brokers’ latest research on the mortgage knowledge gap.
Average Mortgage Broker Fees in the United Kingdom [Jan 2025 Study]
Our study reveals average mortgage broker fees across the UK following the introduction of Consumer Duty Regulation by the FCA
Artificial Intelligence in Mortgage Broking [Nov 2024 Study]: Distrust from British Consumers
Our research article highlights the opinions of British Consumers on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Mortgage Broking Industry
Extending Your Mortgage for Cosmetic Surgery? Our 2025 Survey
We ran an independent study to determine why people would typically extend their mortgages. Read our full findings below.
Cost of Living Crisis (Study): 50% of Brits Admit to Cutting Back
The cost-of-living crisis has hit the public hard. We look at some of the key problem areas & research that analysed ways in which people are cutting back.
15 Red Flags That Could Ruin Your Mortgage Application [2024 Study]
Lenders consider many things as red flags when reviewing mortgage applications. From Bingo, Gambling & large cash deposits, here’s the full list.
Top 5 Reasons People Choose Equity Release [2025 Study]
Boon Brokers has put together a study to find out the top reasons people take out Equity Release across the UK.
49% of Young Mortgage Borrowers Believe Paying Broker Fee Results in Better Rates
Our independent survey provided some surprising and shocking results about mortgage broker fees. Discover more here.
