Amy Loddington

Brokers are urged to cast their votes now as the Brokers' Vote is now open for the 16th annual Financial Reporter Awards - giving the intermediary community the chance to help decide this year’s winners.

Gen H has announced rate reductions across its mortgage range, with the cuts now available to brokers on its panel.

A government backed sandbox has tested how trusted property data can be accessed, verified and shared securely between organisations in the UK property market.

West Brom Building Society has changed its loan to income lending policy, increasing the maximum borrowing available to some first time buyers and home movers.

Shawbrook has launched a dedicated finance proposition for purpose built student accommodation, following demand from brokers and investors in the sector.

Together has appointed James Steadman as corporate sales director for the Midlands as the specialist lender expands its regional sales team.

The lender said the change will help introducers support SMEs with larger funding requirements.

Lankey joined Afin Bank during its launch phase last year as director of credit before becoming national sales director earlier this year.

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter has announced a partnership with workplace wellbeing provider Claritee Group.

Average landlord rental income has increased by almost a quarter over the past year, according to new research from LegalforLandlords, although around 846,000 landlords are estimated to have experienced rent arrears.