The lender will also use ‘no search’ indemnity insurance on heavy refurb cases as standard.

The lender has reduced rates at 90% and 95% LTV.

Brokers told Financial Reporter how changing communication needs, internet research and a more complex mortgage market are impacting their interactions with first-time buyers.

Jo Breeden, managing director of Crystal Specialist Finance, says broker support is required more than ever before, not just due to a rise in activity, but greater need for expertise...

The enhanced partnership offers brokers an integrated suite of digital tools.

Rates have reduced by up to 24bps.

Jackson is Shawbrook's new business development manager for the North West.

Intermediaries can now access the specialist lender’s buy-to-let mortgage range via Mortgage Brain.

HNWIs’ confidence in the economy falls to 48% from 84% six months ago.

The tools are designed to free up advisers’ time by making pension calculations easier.