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Hodge now offers lending from age 21, up to and into retirement, with flexible manual underwriting.

AVMs are now allowed on Right to Buy and purchase applications up to 80% LTV.

Barclays now considers bonus, overtime, and commission income up to 4x basic salary plus allowances.

The new partnership adds to FIBA’s growing network of lender partners focused on broker support.

The move follows earlier improvements introduced this year aimed at strengthening borrowing power for SME borrowers and landlords.

Average two- and five-year fixed rates rose by 0.02% to 4.98% and 5.02% respectively, according to newly released data from Moneyfacts.

Iain has served as the Society’s chief financial officer since 2022 and been a member of the board since 2019.

Between 2023 and Q1 2025, finance businesses self-reported 2,175 incidents.

The Group aims to almost double the size of its loan book to approximately £30 billion by the end of 2030.

Regnier said it was his intention to move on after 4-5 years with Santander.