The first-time buyer mortgage gap has widened by over 500% in the last decade, according to newly released research.

Rates now start at 6.24% on 60% LTV mortgages

Dak Lam, senior associate at Sirius Finance, discusses the lesser-known alternatives that can deliver strong returns for investors without the need to follow traditional routes.

Today's announcement by the bank follows the reintroduction of top slicing for UK residents in June.

The newly created role of deputy managing director of SME lending will see Phil Hughes assist in delivering the division’s strategic objectives

As part of his new role, Cameron Linnell will lead the specialist lender's expansion into the north of England.

Finding the right loan size and challenges with securing all the necessary information are common issues faced by brokers.

Following her promotion, Victoria will now take on the wider head of lending role and focus on developing the full TRM lending proposition for all member firms and their advisers.

The society has announced that it will now accept multi-currency applications following broker feedback.

The specialist lender's latest products come with valuation and assessment costs included.