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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. 

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.