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The specialist lender says the region has "been historically underserved by specialist mortgages".

The scheme is designed to support participating lenders in offering lower-cost finance for eligible home improvements.

Loans Warehouse will support Flexi Network advisers with second charge mortgages, bridging finance and development finance.

Despite the fall, lending volumes remain 11% higher in 2026 so far compared to the same eight months in 2025. 

Owen Bentley, sales director at Inspired Lending, says knowing somebody will answer the phone is one thing; knowing they can deliver on a transaction is quite another.

Hope Capital has implemented the technology to streamline its loan administration, with redemption statements now produced instantly.

The change could help existing tenants buy from their landlord, or relatives buy from a close family member.

James Stalker, MCS-certified heat pump installer and freelance NAPIT MCS assessor, explores the three questions an adviser should ask when a client's refurb plan includes a heat pump.

90% of brokers believe lenders should prioritise products for a broader range of financial circumstances.

Octane Capital offers bridging, refurbishment and developer exit finance through the intermediary market.