The lender raised the limit to 75 only last summer.

Overall, 2023 was the third consecutive year of declining gross lending.

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Rates now start from 4.89%.

The lender has added free valuations to its retention range as part of the changes.

Mortgage searches have fallen from the record highs seen in January and February.

The largest increases are across the lender's buy-to-let switcher products.

Real GDP still remains 0.1% lower in the three months to January than the previous quarter.

The Society has also appointed Rob Hassall, its current chief operating officer, to the board of directors.