12+ hour ago   (850+ words) Eddie Lau, broker account manager at Norton Broker Services, says a relationship with specialist packagers isn't about replacing the adviser, it's about giving brokers access to specialist knowledge, a broader lender panel and operational support that helps them deliver better…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1135+ words) Tom Steer, head of underwriting at LendInvest, explores why property investors are shifting their capital into the semi-commercial sector, what constitutes a semi-commercial property, and how brokers can navigate the underwriting process via a thorough understanding of how commercial and…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (864+ words) Jake Sandford, head of data and analytics at Smart Money People, says good broker support services can help rescue a difficult case, but they can’t fully make up for a slow or unclear process. Our latest Mortgage Lender Benchmark (H1 2026) shows…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (308+ words) QDEX has also created a new category on its system, pre-submission lending intelligence, which helps brokers validate lending decisions and identify potential underwriting issues before a case is submitted. QDEX has announced that Edge, the free entry edition of its…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (178+ words) The new guide aims to help brokers unlock commercial opportunities. InterBay has launched a new broker guide, designed to help intermediaries build confidence in commercial and semi-commercial lending and identify opportunities within their existing client base. As more brokers look…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (337+ words) The changes aim to support quicker, more consistent lending decisions. United Trust Bank Mortgages has introduced a new package of operational enhancements across its buy-to-let mortgage proposition, aiming to make it easier for brokers to place and complete business. The…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (721+ words) Roger Morris, group distribution director at Chetwood Bank for CHL Mortgages, says the role of the broker has shifted as conversations about mortgage products need to consider a landlord’s entire portfolio and financial position. Remortgaging, particularly in buy-to-let, used to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (434+ words) Brokers point to document submission and complex cases as areas where technology could streamline the mortgage process. Nearly nine in ten mortgage brokers (89%) want technology to play a bigger role in streamlining the mortgage application process, up from 74% six months…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (432+ words) The UK housing market is in good shape, but brokers need to be strategic about where they focus their energy as low-risk lending becomes increasingly automated, according to Richard Donnell, executive director of research at Zoopla. Speaking at Mortgage Adviser…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (208+ words) Mansfield Building Society has announced the launch of its new mortgage broker portal. The launch follows Mansfield’s strategic decision to partner with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as its core technology provider. The platform offers streamlined DIP and application journeys to…...