The later life lender will now allow a debt management plan, more missed payments, and a rise in the value of permissible satisfied CCJs and defaults.

The lender will show brokers any discrepancies in reported credit commitments to help streamline the application process.

Stock levels and buyer demand both increased in April.

When given four options, 39% selected the incorrect definition of the three factors that make up the triple lock, while 26% admitted they did not know.

The tool helps brokers access lending information on all of their portfolio landlords' properties.

Paul joined Optimum Finance three years ago as a regional sales director.

2024 has already seen 24% of semi-commercial applications for new purchases compared to just 13% in 2023.

Large commercial mortgage rates have seen reductions of up to 0.25%.

Shelper previously worked at the specialist lender between 2016 and 2021.

April Mortgages products are available on 5-15 year fixed rate terms.