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.

The number of new sellers coming to market is 13% ahead of last year, with buyer demand up 8% and sales agreed up 15%.

The firm has also appointed Ellie Williams as client services director.

78% say the green mortgage sector has remained largely unchanged in the past 12 months.

48% of 25-34 year olds – rising to 58% of 18-24 year olds - dream of starting their own business but worry about how it could affect their ability to qualify for a mortgage.

First-time buyers made up 54% of all home purchases made with a mortgage last year, the biggest majority on record.