Monthly Spotlight: Specialist Finance

Every month, Mortgage Introducer is producing a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the UK. All coverage through the month can be found here

Monthly Spotlight: Specialist Finance

May: Specialist Finance

Expat buy-to-let: open for business and more straightforward than brokers might think
The opportunity may already be in your book, it just needs to be recognised

Bridging demand rises as property transactions become more complex
Specialist lender says short-term finance is taking a larger role as market uncertainty affects property deals

High-net-worth borrowers turn to shorter fixes as rate uncertainty persists
Broker says wealthy clients are cautious on long-term commitments as lenders tighten checks on foreign income

Complex cases still face mortgage process delays: study
Most brokers report quicker processing, yet non-standard borrowers remain exposed to key bottlenecks

‘The future of mortgage advice is specialist, not generalist’
Complex incomes and tighter criteria are pushing advisers towards niche expertise