Sharon Van Loenen

February was full of interesting enquiries, and our teams were on hand to help brokers navigate them. In our latest video, we’ve brought together four key teams: Sales, Pre-Offer, and the Product Transfer team to break down some of the broker questions from the past month. Whether it’s criteria clarifications, process insights, or product details, […]

Bridge Fusion combines the speed and flexibility of bridging finance with the best features of Buy-to-Let. Whether your client is a first-time landlord, has limited trading history, or faces financial challenges, Market Financial Solutions could help. Fusion Key Benefits: Residential, commercial & mixed-use asset classes 6 months payment-free Rolled & deferred interest 25% overpayment allowance Extension

We’re pleased to announce that our Standard Limited Edition product range now accepts Automated Valuation Model (AVM) desktop valuations. The criteria for AVM are: Remortgages only. Current mortgage must be a conventional 1st charge mortgage (No bridging or development finance). Applicant must have owned the property for a minimum of 6 months. Standard houses and

At Central Trust, we understand that financial security is just as important as home improvements. In this recent case, a client approached us for a home improvement loan—but after reviewing their credit, we found an opportunity to do even more. By consolidating their high-balance credit cards into the first charge secured loan, we helped them: Secure a

Product transfers offer landlords a hassle-free way to switch to a new deal without needing a full remortgage. While some specialist lenders provide this option for standard buy-to-let properties, choices for HMOs and MUFBs have been limited. Our new range here at Landbay changes that. Who’s eligible? If your client’s current fixed-rate mortgage with us

new Broker Pack, designed to help you deliver the best outcomes for your clients. As part of an exclusive pilot program, you’re among a select group of trusted partners getting this first look. I also wanted to share that we have significantly reduced our rates across all products and LTV bands, which now start from 6.34% APR! Inside,

In 2024 alone, over 200,000 Skilled Worker Visas were issued and many of these went to healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses. As these professionals look to settle in the UK, more are seeking to buy homes here. Getting a mortgage as a Skilled Worker or Global Talent Visa holder can be tough. Many lenders

HMOs and multi-unit blocks offer some of the strongest rental yields in today’s market. As your experienced landlord clients look to make the most of their returns, you will require a lender who understands specialist properties. Key features for your HMO and MUFB clients: Up to 75% LTV Minimum value £75,000 HMOs up to 12

Last year proved just how important the specialist finance market is, arguably better than any year that came before it. Year-on-Year, the amount of loans written rose by 24.8% by the end of 2024, according to the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA). Applications also jumped (13.8%), as did loan books (35.3%). On the latter,

When we speak to new brokers, one of the most common things we hear is ‘Wow! I didn’t know you did that!’ Lending to borrowers in later life with complicated income streams isn’t always straight forward, but being able to look at each application on a case-by-case basis makes a huge difference. With our manual