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Lloyds Bank Rejects Mortgage After Adverse Media Coverage

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Lloyds Bank declined the mortgage application of Leona Kamio’s mother.
Advisers said adverse media coverage made them uncomfortable with the loan.
Lloyds also refused to transfer assets to Kamio’s sister to pursue the loan.
In February 2025 the bank mailed a letter stating it could not maintain banking relationship while Kamio was in custody.
Lloyds rejected Novara Media’s claim that its decision was driven by political views.

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Lloyds Bank declined the mortgage application of Leona Kamio’s mother.
Advisers said adverse media coverage made them uncomfortable with the loan.
Lloyds also refused to transfer assets to Kamio’s sister to pursue the loan.
In February 2025 the bank mailed a letter stating it could not maintain banking relationship while Kamio was in custody.
Lloyds rejected Novara Media’s claim that its decision was driven by political views.