Rates now start from 6.19% for a two-year fixed rate and 6.59% for a five-year fixed rate.

The launch of e-signatures will further increase the speed of the mortgage process.

The Association says inclusion in the system will increase brokers’ visibility to lenders looking for partners.

Estate agents and other property professionals reported the biggest increase in financial crime in 2023, jumping from 17% in 2022 to 37% in 2023.

Swati called for a reduction in Bank Rate of 0.25 percentage points - the first vote for a cut since the pandemic started almost four years ago.

The network's appointed representative firms will be moving across to Acre as their new CRM system later this year.

InterBay’s new rates have reduced by 40bps.

Loan books increased by more than 16% in Q4 compared to the same period in 2022.

The changes will increase the mortgage borrowers could access by up to £13,000.

UTB is now offering binding offers with special conditions, including first mortgage consent.