Louise will be responsible for shaping and delivering the sales and distribution strategy for both The Mortgage Lender (TML) and Bluestone Mortgages.

Bluestone Mortgages product rates now start from 5.64%.

Applicants working in the UK on a skilled worker or health & care visa may now qualify for residential mortgages up to 90% LTV. 

The lender says the changes will broaden access to homeownership.

Shawbrook says the move brings greater simplicity, faster access to expertise and more choice for brokers and clients.

The lender has increased its LTVs by 5% across its Clear, AAA, AA, and A product tiers.

Rates have reduced across residential, Right to Buy, and Deposit Unlock products.

Rates now start at 6.24% on 60% LTV mortgages

The lender has announced the appointment of a new field-based BDM as well as an internal promotion.