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Saffron for Intermediaries has announced a number of significant mortgage updates, including introducing four new lending categories alongside a series of criteria enhancements.

The new rates start from 4.99% for residential and buy-to-let cases.

Selected home mover, first-time buyer, remortgage and buy-to-let rates have increased by up to 0.13%.

The Society has introduced a new three-year 90% LTV product at 4.69%.

Rates have reduced by up to 0.10%.

Nationwide's lowest rate now stands at 3.80%.

Sophie previously worked as a key relationship manager at Legal & General.

Rachel Geddes, strategic lender relationship director at Mortgage Advice Bureau, explores how advisers can expand their lender knowledge and confidently place a wider range of cases.

The initiative is designed to support first-time buyers with upfront costs such as moving expenses, white goods, or furnishing their first home.

Both have worked in the Society’s intermediary sales team since it was created in 2016.