Laura will act as a central point of contact for broker support and feedback.

The promotions span loan portfolio management, underwriting, finance, treasury, and business development.

Rates start from 0.92% for borrowers looking to repurpose existing commercial buildings.

Home improvement loans now make up 9.7% of all secured lending.

Jaxon will support the lender's growth in London and the South East.

The lender wants to grow its presence in the intermediary bridging market.

Consumer confidence about the economic outlook dipped, the FLA says.

The latest figures reflect sustained market momentum and growing borrower confidence.

Hayley Evans and Harvey Wood have joined the lender's Manchester offices.

Rates start from 0.66%, including title insurance and £1,000 legal fee contribution.