Connect for Intermediaries has joined the panel of mortgage packagers working with specialist lender Afin Bank.
Connect appointed representatives (ARs) now have access to Afin Bank’s range, which covers first-time buyers (FTBs), homemovers, remortgages and buy-to-let (BTL).
The lender will consider applicants with only six months’ UK residency, accept overseas deposits with anti-money laundering checks, and allow capital raising for debt consolidation, property investment and business use.
BTL mortgages are open to clients who do not own a UK property.
Jane Benjamin, director of mortgages at Connect for Intermediaries, said: “We’re delighted to be one of the few packagers selected to partner with Afin Bank.
“This partnership strengthens our proposition for advisers who serve clients with more complex profiles, from visa status and overseas income to self-employment and limited UK credit history.
“Afin Bank’s lending philosophy aligns with our commitment to providing accessible mortgage solutions that meet real-world needs.”
James Briggs, intermediary sales director at Afin Bank, said: “We’re excited to be working with Connect – an organisation that shares our belief in supporting borrowers who are too often overlooked by mainstream lenders.
“We’ve designed our criteria around the needs of real people, not just tick-box applications.
“By partnering with specialist distributors like Connect, we can ensure our mortgages reach the advisers and clients who will benefit from them most.”
