Origination and funding partnership sees NatWest move into the buy-to-let mortgage market for the first time.

The PRA says any amendments it decides to take forward "would represent less complex regulatory requirements for many firms".

The Society has also announced stress rate reductions on all two-year fixed residential products.

Capacity issues facing conveyancers are taking their toll on customer relationships and creating perceived communications hurdles.

The widening of credit criteria will enable more landlords to access the range where they have minor credit blips.

The changes will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging.

Swyny will help support the growth of the network's AR member firms.

Neil will head up sales and recruitment at Primis and TMA.

The last time this was the case was in September 2022 before the mini-Budget.

Reduced minimum ICR increases borrowing power for landlords and changes to affordability stress tests will allow for greater residential borrowing.