Rates now start from 6.34%.

Anna Lewis, commercial director at Castle Trust Bank, explores how bridging finance can provide first-time landlords with an alternative way to secure their first property.

The bank tripled maximum loan size to £15m last month.

Second charge lending grew by 17% last year to its highest level since 2009.

The specialist lender has lowered rates on its regulated and unregulated product ranges.

The lender will also use ‘no search’ indemnity insurance on heavy refurb cases as standard.

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...

AVMs are now available up to 75% LTV on properties up to £1.5m.

The collaboration aims to expand ScotLend’s reach to brokers across the UK.

Neil has held previous roles at Masthaven and Ashman Bank.