MT Finance enhances buy-to-let offering

It announces new product, tech upgrades, and key hire

MT Finance enhances buy-to-let offering

Specialist lender MT Finance has introduced enhancements to its buy-to-let proposition, including a new product and technology upgrades aimed at improving service speed for brokers. The company has also made strategic appointments to strengthen its lending operations.

As part of its expansion, MT Finance has launched a Tier 2 BTL product to widen its lending reach. The lender has also introduced a new calculator designed to help brokers assess affordability and interest cover ratios on specific BTL products, improving transparency in lending decisions.

To support these changes, MT Finance has made key leadership appointments. Raheel Butt has joined as head of underwriting for buy-to-let, bringing more than 37 years of financial services experience.

Butt’s appointment follows the promotion of Marylen Edwards – head of buy-to-let lending – to the board as director of mortgages in late 2024, reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on the BTL sector.

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) projects strong growth in the buy-to-let sector, forecasting a 14% rise in lending to £38 billion in 2025, followed by an 11% increase to £42 billion in 2026.

While industry experts acknowledge that recent regulatory developments, such as the proposed Renters Rights Bill, have created uncertainty in the sector, the private rental market remains a fundamental part of the housing landscape. Against this backdrop, lenders are focusing on service improvements and product innovation to support brokers and landlords navigating the evolving market.

“These developments reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering a superior lending experience,” Edwards said. “It represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver service and speed to our broker partners at MT Finance.

“By combining intuitive technology with dedicated expertise, we’re ensuring brokers can access swift lending decisions with absolute confidence supporting them in achieving their business goals.”

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