Over the years, we have regularly shared updates showcasing the continued growth of our Connect Mortgage Network lender panel. From announcing the addition of new lenders to our network panel lenders to celebrating enhancements within our specialist and second charge panels, our focus has always been on strengthening the support available to our brokers.
We have also highlighted significant milestones, including the expansion of our second-charge lender panel and the exclusive addition of UTB to our specialist lender panel. These developments broaden the range of solutions available to advisers placing residential, buy-to-let and complex cases.
At Connect, our commitment to expanding and improving our mortgage network lender panel remains stronger than ever. We will continue to keep you informed as we add more lenders and enhance market access for our Appointed Representatives and directly authorised brokers. Stay tuned for further updates as our panel continues to grow.
What Our Lender Panel Includes
Our whole-of-market lender panel is designed to support both directly authorised brokers and advisers operating as Appointed Representatives. We work closely with high-street banks, building societies, specialist lenders and boutique finance providers to give you direct access to decision-makers, intelligent underwriting and competitive products across all sectors.
Our panel covers:
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Residential mortgage lenders
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Buy-to-let and portfolio landlord lenders
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Specialist lenders for HMOs, holiday lets and adverse credit
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Commercial and semi-commercial lenders
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Bridging, development and short-term finance providers
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Second charge mortgage lenders
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Complex income and self-employed specialists
This wide range of lenders empowers you to secure solutions efficiently, even for clients with non-standard requirements. Explore our full list of lenders by visiting our Lender Panel page.
Another specialist lender added to the panel
Norton Home Loans has officially joined the Connect Mortgage Network lender panel, strengthening the network’s specialist lending proposition for brokers. As a well-established specialist mortgage lender, Norton Home Loans expands the range of residential, credit-impaired, and complex mortgage solutions available to advisers across the UK.
This partnership enhances access to specialist lender products, giving brokers greater flexibility when placing cases that require tailored underwriting. By joining the Connect lender panel, Norton Home Loans broadens its distribution and strengthens its market visibility among intermediaries.
The collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to delivering customer-focused, innovative mortgage solutions. Both organisations are aligned in supporting brokers with products designed for clients who fall outside mainstream criteria, ensuring advisers can meet diverse and evolving client needs.
As part of this strategic alliance, Connect’s appointed representatives and directly authorised brokers benefit from an extended lender panel, more substantial support, and improved opportunities to efficiently place complex cases. The partnership reinforces both brands’ dedication to excellence, specialist expertise, and ongoing innovation within the mortgage market.
Together, Connect Mortgage Network and Norton Home Loans are well-positioned to set new standards in specialist lending, offering brokers enhanced choice, competitive solutions, and a comprehensive lender panel that continues to grow with the needs of today’s market.
Network Panel Lenders | About Norton
Norton is a long-established specialist lender with more than four decades of experience supporting borrowers who fall outside standard criteria. The lender offers a broad portfolio of first- and second-charge mortgages for clients who may have been declined elsewhere due to adverse credit, complex circumstances, or requirements for non-standard construction properties.
Norton is also known for its flexible approach to Right to Buy lending, assessing applications based on the council valuation rather than the discounted purchase price. This unique method enables more customers to access homeownership and strengthens Norton’s position as an innovative provider within the specialist lending market.
With its inclusive policies, adaptable underwriting and commitment to tailored solutions, Norton remains a trusted choice for brokers seeking reliable specialist mortgage options beyond mainstream lending.
Network Panel Lenders | Products are a perfect fit
Paul Stringer, managing director at Norton Home Loans, said: “We are very excited to be added to the Connect panel of lenders. Our products are a perfect fit for Connect’s large specialist lending panel, and including our unique lending plans for those hard-to-place cases is a big win for Norton, Connect and their brokers and intermediaries.”
Liz Syms (pictured), CEO at Connect for Intermediaries, said: “There is little doubt that the number of mortgage customers requiring a specialist solution will only increase in the next year, which is why it’s so important for brokers to have access to a comprehensive panel of specialist lenders.
“Norton Home Loans is a great addition to our panel and will provide new opportunities for brokers to meet their clients’ changing needs.”
At the end of July, Mortgage Solutions reported that Norton had also entered a partnership with The Money Group.
Join Connect’s Mortgage Network
If you want to combine an extensive lender panel with expert guidance and a supportive environment, joining Connect could be the right move for your business. Our team ensures you receive practical compliance help, development opportunities and direct access to our full lending panel.
To learn about the additional services and systems available to advisers, see: Compliance and Broker Support.
To explore our offering, visit: Join our Mortgage Network.
Thank you for reading our publication “Network Panel Lenders | Connect Mortgage Network.” Stay “Connect“-ed for more updates soon!