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The lender plans to launch its own first charge buy-to-let product later this year.

The second charge mortgage market continued to grow in July, although at a more modest pace than earlier in the year.

The integration allows brokers using Ignite to assess clients against RAW Capital Partners’ lending criteria for its buy-to-let mortgages.

Lender members reported lower applications, completions and loan book values in Q2 2026.

The brokerage will target homeowners, landlords and property investors while specialising in mortgages for expats.

The business is looking to expand its geographical reach while strengthening relationships with intermediaries across the UK.

Total bridging completions are estimated to reach £8bn across 2026 as a whole.

Jade Burden joins as operations project manager, while Marianna Maragkoudaki joins the underwriting team.

The Bank originally launched the initiative across its residential investment mortgage range in July.

The changes strengthen the lender’s proposition for brokers and clients seeking funding for acquisitions, refurbishment projects and other time-sensitive property plans.