Buy-to-let lending will not be main beneficiary from FLS extension

The extension of the Funding for Lending Scheme to include mortgage and housing credit corporations has led to some concerns that the buy-to-let sector will be the main beneficiary. But the link to these specialist lenders is indirect, and banks will not be rushing to lend them more money.

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