conveybuddy has appointed Emily Bradbury as its new account manager to strengthen its broker-facing team and enhance the support it provides to its registered broker users. She brings a range of experience to the role, having held a number of account management jobs in both legal and the education sector. Bradbury has also previously worked in property within estate agency and has a strong understanding of the needs of brokers active in the conveyancing space. As a result of her appointment, conveybuddy’s account management team has increased from two in 2024 to seven currently.

Hanley Economic Building Society has refreshed its lending criteria by introducing a series of changes designed to support a wider range of borrower needs. The headline change is the removal of fixed loan-to-income caps across the society’s residential range. This means that affordability will now be assessed through a more rounded view of income and outgoings, rather than being restricted by a fixed multiple. Other updates include considering self-employed applicants with one year of trading and is now accepting up to 50% of certain benefits.

more2life has cut early repayment charges (ERCs) on its flexi lifetime mortgage product range from 15 to 10 years. The later life lender said the cut marks a notable shift in how long clients need to commit to the product and follows feedback from advisers who requested a shorter structure in light of client demand. The lifetime mortgage lender said that the new 10-year ERC period gives a more defined horizon for clients who may wish to repay earlier due to changes in health, family needs or property plans. It added that it offers a clearer framework for advisers when mapping possible repayment scenarios.

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