Programme
08.30 – 08.45
Registration
08.45 – 09.30
Networking breakfast with exhibitors
09.30 – 09.35
Welcome from Specialist Lending Solutions – Andy Morris, head of sales, Specialist Lending Solutions
09.35 – 10.05
Opening keynote presentation: the 2025 forecast – an outlook on the UK’s economy, property market and specialist lending sector.
Exploring key economic trends impacting the UK’s property market over the next 12 – 18 months, including GDP growth, inflation rates, and unemployment figures
The cost-of-living crisis: what drivers are behind changes in consumer behaviour?
The growth of the specialist lending market in 2025 and beyond: ambitions for homeownership and changing lifestyle patterns
Ryan Etchells, chief commercial officer, Together
10.05 – 11.05
Refresher sessions: guiding consumers, supporting homebuyers and adapting to a growing market
Quickfire session one: complex buy-to-let
Complex buy-to-let mortgages and the benefits of portfolio diversification, including higher LTV ratios and more complex client profiles
Risk management and compliance: ensuring profitability while adhering to regulations
Property professionals: establishing a relationship with the property value chain, including landlords, solicitors, accountants, and property developers
Quickfire session two: bridging finance
Growing the bridging loan market: taking advantage of undervalued properties and quicker processing
How can short-term financing help brokers and lenders tap into the property development market?
Bridging loans as a lead-in to increased commission and revenue opportunities and relevancy during market fluctuations
Michelle Lowe, business development manager, Market Financial Solutions
Quickfire session three: second-charge mortgages
On the move: debt consolidation and driving the demand for second charge finance
Familiarisation with the market and being proactive in financial restructuring for consumers
How is the green agenda and energy-efficient upgrades to the home driving the growth of the second-charge market?
Quickfire session four: making just-off-high-street cases better for everyone
Growth areas and opportunities for brokers
The Specialist Lending Study: how has the cost-of-living crisis affected the UK population?
How delivering exceptional customer experiences can support business growth through returning customers
Ryan Brailsford, director of business development, Pepper Money
11.05 – 11.15
Audience Q&A facilitated by: Andy Morris, head of sales, Specialist Lending Solutions
11.15 – 11.45
Networking break
11.45 – 12.30
Digitisation and technology – the keys to unlocking specialist lending for advisers in 2025?
What are the latest solutions serving the specialist lending sector?
How have the requirements of the intermediary market changed from an availability, simplicity and efficiency perspective? How can technology help fulfil these requirements?
Servicing a wider array of client needs as individual borrowing scenarios and situations become more complex
Cloe Atkinson, chief operating officer, Mortgage Brain
Ian Humphreys, founder & CEO, Brickflow
Matt Mawdesley, CEO & co-founder, Morpheus Lending
Jack Rogers, founder, Keychain
Moderated by: Dale Jannels, CEO, One Mortgage System
12.30 – 13.00
Secrets to success – a case study of entering the specialist lending market
This presentation will explore a mortgage professional’s journey into the specialist sector. It will cover how they developed targeted relationships with lenders and clients and leveraged specialized knowledge to build credibility. Key milestones include their approach to regulatory compliance, targeted marketing strategies, and adapting to shifting market demands. This presentation offers actionable insights for anyone considering a move into specialist lending, highlighting best practices and critical success factors in this competitive sector.
Stephanie Seddon, mortgage and protection adviser, Right Choice Mortgages
13.00 – 13.05
Closing remarks – Andy Morris, head of sales, Specialist Lending Solutions
13.05 – 14.05
Lunch and networking with exhibitors
Please email david.adjei@ae3media.co.uk if you are interested in attending our 2025 event.
