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Rates have reduced by up to 0.37% with a focus on first-time buyers.

Regulated and unregulated long and short-term products will benefit from the reductions.

The reductions cover residential, self-employed, contractor, and buy-to-let mortgages.

Steve joins the newly-created role from Landbay.

The technology provider is the latest to offer Perenna's long-term fixed rate mortgages to intermediaries.

The adviser survey shows growth in client numbers and an overall positive outlook.

Specialist 1st will be an appointed representative of Connect for Intermediaries.

Virgin has removed its interest-only LTI cap as part of the changes.

The Society has also expanded its residential product range.