Related topic: West One

West One has announced the appointment of Jason Ruse to the newly created role of national account manager, as well as multiple other promotions across underwriting.

The lender has reduced rates across its residential and buy-to-let ranges by up to 0.55%.

The rate cut applies to all commercial products, regardless of loan size, LTV tier, or term length.

Brokers can utilise the Knowledge Bank tool for faster criteria searches.

The partnership will create a more streamlined, transparent, and efficient legal process for shared ownership cases from application through to completion.

Knowledge Bank recently launched a dedicated development finance lending type on its platform.

Burke has held previous roles at Crystal Specialist Finance, Metro Bank and Connells Group.

The lender has replaced its 70% LTV products with a 75% LTV range as part of the changes.

The lender has hired a regional account manager, proposition and delivery manager, and sourcing and distribution manager.

The trio will further boost new business across bridging, development and commercial products.