AJ Bell Investcentre has launched an integration with intelliflo zerokey, adding to its suite of time-saving adviser tools.

The integration is designed to make onboarding of clients to the platform faster and easier through one click via a browser extension, removing the need to rekey client data already in intelliflo office.

Advisers will be able to auto-populate online journeys using data taken directly from intelliflo, saving time and reducing re-key errors when onboarding clients and opening new accounts in the AJ Bell Investcentre platform.

Together has appointed Rachel East to the new role of head of strategy.

She has joined to support the development and execution of the group’s strategy, focusing on growth, transformation and strengthening key partnerships across the market.

East brings 20 years of financial services experience, having held senior positions at Key, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and HFC Bank.

Chris Marchant has joined Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) as lending director in its development finance team, supporting brokers and SME developers across London and the South East.

He brings more than two decades of experience across real estate finance, debt structuring and development funding, and joins from Centrus, having previously held senior roles at DC Advisory and CBRE.

Earlier in his career, Marchant spent more than 12 years at NatWest within its real estate finance team.

Rely has launched a limited edition range for non-portfolio landlords, available for HMOs and non-HMOs and 55% and 65% LTV.

Rates on the new range start from 3.51% at 55% LTV for a two-year fix, while 65% LTV fixes start from 3.53%. On its five-year range, rates are available from 4.58% and 4.65% at 55% and 65% LTV respectively.

The lender has also reduced its minimum loan size across its buy-to-let ranges to £25,001, although brokers should not that specific minimums will continue to apply and may be higher.

Nationwide has cut rates across its fixed mortgage range by up to 0.28%, supporting first-time buyers (FTBs), home movers and remortgagers.

On its FTB range, rates now start from 4.89% at 90% LTV with no fee, while its 60% LTV fix is available from 4.62% at 60% LTV. FTBs will also receive £500 cashback when they complete their mortgage with Nationwide.

Its two-year remortgage fixes start from 4.83% at 60% LTV with no fee, while its 85% LTV option is available from 4.89% with a £999 fee. Its five-year fix is available from 4.64% at 60% LTV with a £999 fee.

For new and existing customers moving home, two-year 90% LTV fixes start from 4.99%, while five-year fixes at 80% LTV are available from 4.59% with a £999 fee.

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