Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has introduced a new residential buy-to-let (BTL) proposition, named Flow, offering rates from 5.54% for cases within clearly defined criteria. Flow sits within a defined three-part structure across HTB’s specialist mortgages proposition, Flow, Core and Bespoke. Flow is introduced at 5.54% on a two-year fix at 75% LTV, with rates sitting 55 bps below equivalent core products, while arrangement fees remain unchanged. Flow supports defined residential BTL cases, including HMOs and MUBs up to £2.5m.

LHV Bank has boosted the interest rate on its easy access savings account to 4.17% gross/4.25% AER on balances up to £100,000. Currently, the market average easy access savings account pays 4.24%, falling from 2.85% since March 2025, following the volatility of the Bank of England base rate and an increase in inflation. Along with a 4.25% interest rate, the easy access savings account also gives savers flexible access to their money, without the catch of withdrawal limits, bonus rates or penalties.

Fleet Mortgages has promoted Chris Barwick and Katy Williams to the newly-created roles of regional sales manager. The BTL specialist lender said the promotions reflect its continued investment in broker support and sales leadership, while recognising the experience and contribution both have already made within the business. Barwick will continue to cover the North East region, while Williams remains in overseeing the Midlands. Barwick has previously worked as both an adviser and an underwriter with a lending mandate, and has held a number of management roles. Williams has worked in financial services since 2011 and since joining Fleet in 2019, she has developed an in-depth knowledge of specialist BTL lending.

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