More than 23,000 of the 28,118 amber flags raised were due to either an unknown reason or for a potentially low risk transfer.

Near-term expectations still point to the recovery getting back on track in the months ahead.

She will work closely with brokers to access in-house training, compliance and marketing support.

The Society says it has seen growing demand from brokers who have landlord clients with minor credit issues.

The team is the dedicated contact for brokers across any stage of their lending application or case.

The range is aimed at HMOs which require a commercial valuation.

The sales and marketing director is leaving Bluestone to return home to Australia.

The range is available on one to six month mortgage terms and landlords can then switch to a buy-to-let mortgage.

The newly-launched lender will operate in England, Scotland and Wales through a panel of specialist broker partners.

The Bank has also streamlined its Finance Service Coverage Ratio (FSCR) bandings.