The new products are offered for standard, limited company and HMO/multi-unit block landlord borrowers.

Mortgage and rental spending grows 2.0%, but consumer confidence remains unchanged.

Rates across the UK resident range have reduced by up to 0.12%.

Access has become one of just a handful of directly authorised firms that West Brom has partnered with.

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.