Mortgage approvals are now at their highest level since the mini-budget in 2022.

The lender is offering both fixed-fee and zero-fee options.

Stonebridge says high costs provide a golden opportunity for brokers to reach out and engage.

Nina and Lauren will serve as the first point of contact for brokers, addressing product queries and assisting with applications.

The buy-to-let lender is lowering rates across both products by 0.10%.

The new hires will cover South Wales, the North West and the South.

Mortgage balances grew by nearly £12 billion, compared to less than £5 billion at all other lenders.

The lender’s rates now start at 3.44%.

The specialist lender has reduced rates on its two-year fixed rate holiday let mortgage by 95 basis points.

Sebastian Murphy, group director at mortgage and protection network JLM Mortgage Services, says those who want to see their sector improve in terms of activity and engagement should be...