We’re delighted to announce some great news for Connect members. In recognition of our valued partnership, Ascot Bridging Finance has increased the procuration fee to 1.50% on all new deals submitted from today onwards. Key Features of Ascot Bridging Finance: Rates starting from just 0.69% at 75% LTV Loan sizes from £37,500 up to £1m […]
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I hope you and your team are well. I’m writing to let you know about an upcoming change to your Connect membership fee. We have worked hard to keep membership costs stable for many years, and they have remained unchanged for quite some time. However, we have been experiencing rising FCA and regulatory compliance costs
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The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries’ (AMI) Protection Viewpoint is back for its sixth year! This major piece of research draws on in-depth consumer and adviser surveys to provide a comprehensive view of the protection market. Shape the future of protection – have your say The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries is inviting all mortgage or protection advisers
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Mainstream lenders don’t always work for real-world clients. Whether it’s down to visa status, limited UK credit history, or complex income, too many borrowers are turned away, because they don’t fit the mould. That’s where Afin Bank comes in! Now on panel, Afin Bank is built for borrowers overlooked by traditional lenders, particularly those from diaspora communities living
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Let’s support Mental Health in the Mortgage Industry It All kicks-off and Ends Here! Get ready to lace up for Mental Health Awareness Week (11–16 May 2025) as Walk and Talk 2025 returns. A powerful six-day journey along the Grand Union Canal, raising awareness and funds for mental health in our industry. Jane Benjamin kicks-off Day 1 with passion and
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Vida PremierHub, a semi-exclusive opportunity available to the Connect Network. This premium-level service gives you priority access to enhanced support, faster decisions, and expert guidance designed to help you win more business and serve clients with complex needs — before it’s available elsewhere! Criteria Snapshot Buy to Let Portfolio lending up to £4m ICR for HMOs and MUBs reduced to 125% for SPVs First-time
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We are reclassifying the Commercial Expert designation as Commercial Specialist. Please note, there are no changes to the current benefits for ARs who have consistently demonstrated the quality of their commercial business. ARs who qualify will continue to deal directly with lenders where a direct-to-lender distribution route is available. I can also confirm that commission calculations remain unchanged. Becoming a Commercial
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New Recruitment Matching Service! NOW Available to Connect Members We’re excited to launch our new Recruitment Matching Service, exclusively for Connect Network members – designed to help you find the right candidates to grow your business, without the hassle or high costs of recruitment. Through national advertising campaigns funded by Connect, we’re attracting individuals interested in joining the mortgage and
We’re pleased to announce that Connect members now have direct access to Mercantile Trust, a specialist lender offering flexible solutions for clients with complex circumstances. Mercantile Trust was founded in 2016 under the Norfolk Capital Group, which has been trading in financial services since 1988. With a focus on the unregulated lending market, they specialise in Buy-to-Let and Bridging Loans, offering
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We’re delighted to announce that Connect members now have direct access to Together’s brand-new, easy-to-use Portal, designed specifically for network and club brokers. By registering, you can now access Together’s full range of First Charge, Buy to Let (BTL), and Consumer Buy to Let (CBTL) mortgage products – putting even more solutions at your fingertips. Trusted Property Finance Experts
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