Maintaining a dialogue with the BDM throughout the process will benefit clients and it will also help brokers to build stronger, longer-lasting relationships. It’s about ensuring the relationship has some regular TLC.

Looking back on the year, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that things are tougher all round for everyone. However, like residential mortgages, buy-to-let rates have increased significantly in recent months.

When you’re in the middle of a crisis, it’s sometimes hard to imagine that it will ever end. However, all things do pass.

In today’s market, brokers need to work with lenders who they can trust to offer speed of service and certainty,

No one likes for things to take longer than they have to and that certainly applies to the property market.

The bridging market has historically had a mixed reputation, with reports of some lenders lacking transparency when it comes to fees and charges.

The importance of brokers maintaining a dialogue with clients in this challenging economic environment once a loan has been drawn down.

In an uncertain environment, the exit strategy for a bridging application becomes even more crucial.