Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has gone live on Criteria Brain to improve access to loans for complex clients.

84% of brokers expect to write more bridging business this year than in 2021, according to a survey by Glenhawk.

The latest ASTL data shows a record period for bridging lending in the last quarter of 2021, with completions and applications both reaching an all-time high.

Shawbrook has restructured its sales teams and announced more specialist resources across all markets.

United Trust Bank has expanded its bridging sales team with the appointment of Craig Taylor as a business development manager.

Bridge Help has strengthened its business development team with the appointment of Mo Miah.

First 4 Bridging has appointed Besmir Kurti as head of intermediary relations for the South.

Recognise Bank has agreed a multi-million pound 'loan on loan' partnership with bridging loan specialist, Reflex Bridging, which is run by property developer Galliard Homes.

Aspen Bridging has entered the bridge-to-let market.

Alternative Bridging Corporation has bolstered its service function with the appointment of a new underwriter and case manager.