Broker Membership

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Broker Membership – Join a Mortgage Network That Works.  Connect for Intermediaries is a dynamic, FCA-authorised mortgage network helping appointed representatives and directly authorised brokers succeed across the UK. As we expand into the residential mortgage market, we’re welcoming new broker members who want flexibility, full compliance support, and access to an unrivalled lender panel. […]

Virtual Academy

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Virtual Academy  | Amid the pervasive impact of COVID-19, it’s worth noting a positive development. The year 2020 saw the rise and sustained need for a mortgage network to host a virtual academy. This trend solidifies its role in supporting prospective mortgage brokers during these challenging times. Connect’s virtual academy stands out as an innovation […]

Panel Lenders for ARs

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Panel Lenders for ARs | We’re excited to share a powerful update to our growing panel lender ecosystem at Connect. As a leading mortgage network, we’ve welcomed several new specialist and mainstream lenders to our packager panel, offering advisers even more options for tailored client solutions. This strategic expansion not only enhances lender access for […]

Residential Mortgage Panel

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HSBC Joins Connect’s Residential Mortgage Panel: More Choice for Advisers | Connect for Intermediaries has significantly strengthened its residential mortgage panel by adding HSBC, one of the UK’s leading lenders. This strategic enhancement reflects Connect’s ongoing commitment to providing mortgage advisers with diverse, high-quality lending options in a competitive market. As part of the growing Connect […]

Connect Academies | Connect Network Schedules More Training

Specialist Packager

Connect Academies: Buoyed by the overwhelming success of its first training academy in March, is delighted to announce the addition of seven more Connect academies to its schedule this year. The positive reception of the first event, held in the second week of March, surpassed expectations. Attendees were awarded an impressive average rating of 4.96 out […]

Trainee Brokers

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Trainee Brokers | Launching its first training initiative, Connect for Intermediaries introduces its first-ever academy, “Trainee Brokers.”  This is for aspiring mortgage brokers aiming to usher fresh talent into the specialised mortgage sector. Launched late last year, the programme welcomes brokers re-entering the field after a period of absence. Additionally, it invites accountants, estate agents, […]

Connect Network Mortgage Packager

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Connect Network Mortgage Packager has recently become a packager for Zephyr and Fleet Mortgages. These new lenders focus on buy-to-let mortgages. Connect’s market placement desk helps brokers secure deals with these lenders. A representative from Connect for Intermediaries shared plans with Specialist Lending Solutions. They mentioned that the company is open to working with more […]

Connect Network Expands Buy-to-Let Access

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Connect Network Expands Buy-to-Let Access | Connect Network Expands Buy-to-Let Lending with Zephyr and Fleet Mortgages.  Connect Network, a leading UK mortgage packager, has strengthened its position in the specialist lending space by forming new partnerships with Zephyr Mortgages and Fleet Mortgages. These additions enhance Connect’s growing lender panel, offering brokers broader access to competitive […]

Unsecured Lending Panel

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Unsecured Lending Panel | Joining the right mortgage adviser network can transform the way you work, giving you the technology, support, lender access, and compliance oversight needed to build a stronger, more efficient brokerage. At Connect for Intermediaries, we provide one of the UK’s most comprehensive mortgage broker network propositions, built around flexibility, scale and […]

Become Part of an Evolving Mortgage Network

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Become Part of an Evolving Mortgage Network | Connect Network: An Evolving Mortgage Network for Ambitious Advisers| Choosing the right mortgage network is one of the most important steps in an adviser’s career. The industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by new regulations, technological advancements, economic conditions, and shifting client expectations. A […]