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West One has appointed Sam Pettit as regional account manager for short-term finance (North), covering England and Scotland as part of its expansion in the northern property market.

Lending is based on vacant possession market value and not the standard 180-day figure.

West One has joined the Mortgage Intelligence lender panel.

West One has streamlined its product range and broadened its credit criteria.

The new appointments further strengthen West One’s bridging and development finance units.

The widening of credit criteria will enable more landlords to access the range where they have minor credit blips.

The specialist lender has also reduced residential rates by up to 0.30%.

West One’s commercial mortgage pilot is initially available to select brokers.

The lender says the new mortgage division will offer a more joined-up approach to distribution and better service for brokers.

The lender has also launched a new £1,000 cashback product.