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Matt Meecham, director at Check, says income, expenditure and other financial activity can be just as important as knowing what appears on a credit report.

The effective interest rate paid on new mortgages jumped again to 4.45%.

His appointment strengthens Pepper's broker support ahead of the launch of its residential and buy-to-let mortgage proposition in Scotland. 

The latest reductions cover the bank's first-time buyer, home mover and remortgage ranges.

The Bank has also increased maximum exposure for portfolio landlords to 10 buy-to-let loans and £3m per applicant.

The changes aim to ensure mutuals can access the same tailored regulatory support as other growing firms.

The new hires bring expertise in bridging, residential and buy-to-let mortgages.

Advisers gain access to April's range of long-term fixed rates, including 100% LTV mortgages.

Those paying at 40% or 45% has risen from just under half a million in 2021/22 to over a million in 2026/27.

Laura joins from Together Commercial Finance, most recently serving as commercial auction fulfilment processor.