Paragon Bank has reduced rates by 20 bps across its buy-to-let (BTL) range, with rates starting from 3.55%.

The changes apply to the lender’s two- and five-year fixed rate products, with options available for purchase and remortgage up to 75% LTV.

Two-year fixes start from 3.55% on Paragon’s green mortgage range, which is available on properties with A-C EPC ratings, while on its five-year A-C EPC fix, rates start from 4.75%.

Cambridge & Counties Bank has promoted Stephen Parr to the new role of head of bridging finance, as the bank looks to cater for increased demanded for bridging finance solutions.

He has worked at the specialist lender since 2020, initially as a relationship manager, and then as senior business development manager form January 2024.

Parr will support the firm’s recently appointed senior lending officer, Jayne Follows, in offering customers a focused and specialist bridging finance team.

Landbay has announced a series of rate cuts across its premier range, including a 0.4% reduction on its 75% LTV two-year fixes, as well as reductions across its small HMO, remortgage and five-year fixed options.

The lender’s two-year 75% LTV premier products are now available at 3.39% with a 5% fee and 5.89% with no fee, while its 75% LTV small HMO two-year products start from 4.59% with a 3% fee and 5.64% with no fee.

On its premier remortgage five-year fix, rates are available from 4.62% and 5.64% with a 5% fee and no fee respectively, and its premier five-year fix starts from 4.59% with a 5% fee and 5.62% with no fee.

Fleet Mortgages has reintroduced its EPC A-C fixed-rate products for landlords purchasing properties.

The BTL lender’s two-year standard and limited company EPC product starts from 4.39%, while the five-year EPC product starts from 5.04%. Its HMO EPC product starts from 4.69% and 5.29% as a two- and five-year fix respectively.

Fleet said the return of these products reflects its continued demand from landlords seeking finance for more energy-efficient properties, while rewarding borrowers who have achieved this level with lower pricing.

Stonebridge has appointed Lisa Margolis as head of people, as the mortgage and protection network continues to expand. She joins as the network’s momentum in attracting AR firms is being matched by the growth of its support functions.

Margolis brings decades of experience to the role, having worked in various sectors including financial services. She will be responsible for the Stonebridge Group’s HR and people functions.

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