Anna Lewis, commercial director at Castle Trust Bank, explores what options there are for brokers to expedite a bridging loan when time is of the essence for their clients.

Brokers are more optimistic about the future of the intermediary sector than the wider industry.

He will also fulfil an interim sales director role for LSL, including Primis and TMA.

The move comes as Together announces the departure of underwriting operations director Duncan Abraham.

Jez brings a long career working within the finance sector, including corporate advisory service firms.

FIBA’s members will now have access to Saffron’s range of specialist property development finance and buy-to-let products. 

The Society has reduced purchase and remortgage rates up to 90% LTV.

Regional divides mean the rate of annual inflation still slowed in two thirds of the UK’s nations and regions.

Possession numbers increased over the quarter, but UK Finance stressed that numbers remain "significantly lower" than long-term averages. 

The new 95% LTV range is available for purchase, remortgage and first-time-buyer applications.