Sharon Van Loenen

Paymentshield partners with AmTrust for new mortgage protection offering General insurance provider Paymentshield has announced enhancements to its protection offering, including the reintroduction of unemployment cover to its mortgage protection policy, to sit alongside accident and sickness cover. Alongside offering the enhanced cover options, Paymentshield has also migrated its current mortgage protection and income protection […]

95% LTV on New Build houses with Helping Hand available for first time buyers. From Thursday 26 June, we’re increasing the maximum LTV for those looking to purchase a New Build house or flat. That’s for first-time buyers and home movers. Increased LTV limits  We will be increasing the maximum LTV for New Build houses to 95% and flats to 85%.

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) announced in 2022, a project, known as the Pensions Dashboard Programme (PDP), dedicated to creation of a centralised platform for individuals to access information about their pensions online. The Pensions Dashboard will allow individuals to view their pension information, for those pensions not yet in payment, from multiple

We bring you even more good news – this time by way of rate reductions. The following Holiday Let rate reductions are LIVE on our website right now… We’ve reduced rates on our 2-year fixed rate Holiday Let products by 0.20% Retention rates on our 2-year fixed rate Holiday Let products have been reduced by 0.15% You can find more details in

Kuflink is a no-nonsense lender built for brokers who need speed, flexibility, and deals that stick. We cut through red tape, make fast decisions, and back you with real people who know how to get complex cases over the line. When others stall, we deliver, bridging, development, and refurbishment finance with a can-do attitude and

The Scottish Buy-to-Let market is showing real momentum, and now’s the time to take a closer look. Our latest blog explores why investors are eyeing Scotland as a key area of opportunity in 2025 and beyond, with demand continuing to outpace supply and rental yields outperforming many regions of the UK. Key factors shaping the outlook:

We don’t just get on with bridging, we excel at it. While others are still searching for solutions, we’re busy delivering them. West One completions average just 27 days, faster than the industry average of 32 days. Our highly experienced underwriting team provide the speed and flexibility needed to help get your clients’ projects safely

Speed is important — but so is doing things properly. This case showed how Central Trust does both. The applicants needed £10,000 via a first charge loan for debt consolidation and home improvements, with a personal deadline requiring a fast turnaround. We conducted a Hometrack valuation in-house, stayed in close contact with all parties, and ensured requirements were clearly understood. Our team acted quickly and flexibly to deliver a decision —

We’re introducing our new customer support hub… Did you know almost half (49%) of UK adults show at least one sign of vulnerability? Research by MorganAsh found just that, highlighting how vital it is to understand customer vulnerability – and how we as intermediaries and lenders can better support customers in vulnerable circumstances. Vulnerability can arise at

It’s time to Cut the Complex. At LendInvest, we’re proud to say that we’re equipped to handle the most intricate of Bridging deals, offering comprehensive support and specialised expertise to ensure successful completions for brokers and their clients. A Refurbishment Bridging loan from LendInvest provides your client with freedom and flexibility to achieve their investment