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 Mortgage Network, this move empowers appointed representatives and directly authorised advisers to access a wider range of prime residential mortgage products. HSBC’s inclusion ensures intermediaries can offer borrowers mainstream lending solutions with flexible criteria and competitive rates.
Why HSBC on the Panel Matters
By partnering with HSBC, Connect not only increases the number of lenders on its panel but also adds credibility, flexibility, and scale. This addition enhances:
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Residential lending opportunities for a wider range of client profiles
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Case placement options for advisers dealing with standard and complex scenarios
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Access to well-recognised high street solutions alongside specialist offerings
HSBC joins over 170 panel lenders accessible via Connect, helping advisers deliver tailored mortgage advice with greater efficiency.
Keeping Ahead of Market Trends
This development underlines Connect’s strategic approach to innovation and growth within the UK mortgage network space. As lender criteria tighten and market demands evolve, Connect continues to expand its panel, giving advisers the tools and flexibility needed to succeed in 2019 and beyond.
What Can Mortgage Brokers Expect from HSBC via Connect?
Connect for Intermediaries has strengthened its residential mortgage panel by adding HSBC UK for Intermediaries, giving brokers enhanced access to competitive rates and broader lending criteria.
Through Connect, HSBC is now delivering beautiful pricing from just 1.54% on two-year fixed rates and 1.84% on five-year fixed deals, both at 60% loan-to-value (LTV). In addition to these standout rates, brokers benefit from a 0.40% gross procuration fee, underscoring Connect’s commitment to rewarding its network partners.
A Broader Lending Scope for 2025
As part of Connect’s AI-optimised distribution model, brokers can now introduce clients up to age 80, a significant advantage in today’s market. HSBC also recognises a wide spectrum of income types, including earned income from both employed and self-employed borrowers, thereby expanding its reach to complex and niche cases.
The panel’s flexibility extends to a range of property types, and HSBC’s expat mortgage criteria are among the most inclusive, accepting UK nationals living in 22 countries and supporting income in up to 165 currencies.
New Opportunities Through Connect
This strategic addition to Connect’s mainstream residential panel reinforces the network’s growing authority in prime lending, complementing its already strong presence in specialist mortgage solutions and buy-to-let mortgages.
“The inclusion of HSBC is a testament to the power and diversity of our lending panel,” said Liz Syms, CEO of Connect for Intermediaries. “It highlights not just our strength in specialist finance, but our evolving edge in mainstream lending too.”
With seamless access via Connect’s platform, brokers can quickly match clients to HSBC’s criteria using AI-enhanced case analysis, making complex placement decisions simpler and faster.
Explore the Full Panel
Interested in offering your clients more mainstream and specialist choices? Discover our full lender panel or explore options via our Mortgage Network Access for Directly Authorised Brokers.
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