The new process includes instant decisioning with a ‘soft footprint’ credit search. 

The Society has also launched a new five-year fixed rate.

Nick Eatock, CEO of Intelliflo, examines how technology can address inefficiencies in the financial advice journey.

Five-year fixes with a 3% fee have reduced by 20 basis points.

The guides will cover topics including estimating property values, help with legal process requirements, and lending criteria.

Advisers discussed potential changes to CGT, pension tax relief and business taxes.

Rates have reduced across lifetime mortgage, standard capital & interest, standard interest-only and RIO products.

Rates are reducing by up to 0.20%.

Many economists predict that a further rate reduction will come at the Committee's meeting in November.

David Lownds, head of products and marketing at Hanley Economic Building Society, explores how intermediaries can position themselves as trusted partners in the self-build process.