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We spoke to Nathan Goodridge, head of sales at Foundation Home Loans, about the lender's plans to support brokers and borrowers in 2026, how demand has evolved in both the buy-to-let...

The changes apply to  first and second charge variable rate mortgages, buy-to-let variable, and bridging products.

Applicants can now opt for a bridge or development loan of up to 24 months followed by a buy-to-let which can run up to three years. 

During 2025, both played a key role in supporting brokers through increasingly complex transactions.

Briggs has held previous roles at Afin Bank and Together.

The lender has appointed a BDM, senior BDM, and head of sales.

The lender has reduced fixed and variable rates by up to 0.15%.

The Society has launched an expat self-build proposition and increased the maximum LTV for foreign nationals to 90%.

The School Fees Company will work with intermediaries whose clients are funding school fees.

Reductions apply across Aspen's entire product range, including heavy refurbishment, foreign national and commercial rates.