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.

The range offers loan-to-income ratios of up to five times income and loan sizes of up to £500,000.

Rates now start from 4.04%.

Advisers can now provide instant automated quotes to clients by email or text.

The Society is offering enhanced underwriting, a dedicated solicitor panel, a bespoke application system, and improved ICR and stress rate.

Residential fixed rates now start from 3.94%.

Sentiment in the housing market remains low.

The Bank has expanded its support on the South Coast to complement its South West and South East BDMs.bdm

SimplyBiz members will now have access to Perenna's 10 to 40-year fixed rate mortgages.

The lender has enhanced its criteria for employment history, child maintenance payments and foster income.