
Gen H promotes three to executive team as Pete Dockar departs
Sara Palmer has been promoted to chief distribution officer, Richard Leivers to chief lending officer and Andrew Mackie to chief financial officer (CFO).

Sara Palmer has been promoted to chief distribution officer, Richard Leivers to chief lending officer and Andrew Mackie to chief financial officer (CFO).

Sara Palmer said: "Cutting rates at 90% and 95% LTV is a deliberate choice our team has made to back the buyers who need the most help."

The tool checks broker-submitted documents as they are uploaded, flagging potential mismatches that could otherwise result in additional information requests and delays.

The residential mortgage lender said the changes recognise that new build homes are typically more energy efficient than older properties, reducing monthly household bills and improving affordability.

The lender has cut rates by 0.40% at 85% LTV, while products at 90% and 95% LTV have each fallen by 0.10%.

Sara Palmer, sales and distribution director at Gen H, added: “This case is a great example of how a small affordability gap can have a big impact on someone's life."

Market Harborough Building Society has acquired a £120m mortgage portfolio of loans originated and managed by Gen H, supporting its growth strategy and focus on borrowers needing a more flexible approach.

Gen H research found 47% of the top 100 first-time buyer brokerages wrote no interest-only business for first-time buyers in 2025, despite FCA proposals to widen access.

The changes, which took effect from 29th June, form part of a wider repricing across Gen H's residential range.

The calculator is designed to help advisers show customers the financial impact of full ownership compared to staying in Shared Ownership.

2- and 3-year fixed rates at 95% LTV have dropped by 0.20%, while 2- and 3-year fixed rates at 90% and 85% LTV have dropped by 0.10%.Â

Data showed that only 27% of brokers said placing cases for foreign nationals was straightforward.Â
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