LiveMore has appointed Phil Beswick as its key account manager for the North. As part of the role, Beswick will support the firm’s growth and strategy to offer a range of owner-occupied mortgage products to the over 50s. He has worked in financial services for a number of years, with a focus on business development within the later life sector. Beswick joins LiveMore from Standard Life Home Finance, where he served as business development manager for the North region, having previously worked at the estate agency, Strike.

Masthaven Finance has made rate reductions across its bridging range, alongside a series of product enhancements. As a result, its first charge regulated residential bridging products have been reduced to 0.84% up to 65% LTV, 0.89% up to 70% LTV and 0.99% at up to 75% LTV. For large, regulated bridging loans for borrowers with clean credit and facilities exceeding £750,000, with rates starting at 0.79% and 0.84% at 60% and 70% LTV respectively. Alongside these rate changes, Masthaven will now consider renovations and light development works on semi-commercial property.

ONP Solicitors has launched a national recruitment campaign to hire remote remortgage case managers across England and Wales as it continues to grow the business. The expansion includes opportunities for managers with experience in leading conveyancing teams across remote and hybrid models. ONP said the recruitment drive builds on the firm’s track record of attracting and supporting remote property lawyers, supported by its investment in technology and career development.

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