Abacus joins Friends Mortgage World

Marc Turner, head of sales at Abacus Permanent said: "We are delighted to be able to offer our products to intermediaries and to be affiliated to this leading network. Since the launch we have rapidly grown to be considered one of the market leaders in branded lending and this will undoubtedly increase distribution even further. This appointment endorses our offering and proves that we are providing the market with a valuable selection of products."

Trevor Galvin, Mortgage Proposition Manager at Friends Mortgage World said: "We are delighted that Abacus is launching its products with Friends Mortgage World. Abacus Permanent is continuing to provide intermediaries with an added value service and this alliance is a great opportunity for us both."

Launched in November 2002, Abacus Permanent deals exclusively through the intermediary market and offers the benefit of a personal service as well as up to the minute technology and competitive procuration fees.