The changes will increase maximum borrowing by 8-15% for many mortgage applicants.

The new facility offers businesses access to up to £3m on a first charge against commercial property.

Member firms will have exclusive access to Ecology’s range of residential, community and buy-to-let mortgage products.

Rates have reduced by up to 0.60%.

Over half of these homes are in the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber and Wales.

The bank has strengthened its lending team as it targets £500m of new lending over the next six months.

Rates have reduced by up to 0.50%.

The latest update offers increased visibility, proactive notifications and enhanced client support.

Standard buy-to-let switcher rates now start from 2.78%.

Rates have reduced by up to 0.28%.