em- offers free legals

In partnership with Goldsmith Williams Solicitors, its 'Fees Free Legal Plus' option is available across its entire non-conforming em-homeloans lenders panel.

Available in England and Wales, 'Fees Free Legal Plus' is a fast track free legals option available on selected Platform, Mortgages plc, First National, GMAC-RFC, Kensington, Rooftop, Spectrum, Future, Beacon, Victoria, Preferred and SPML non-conforming remortgage products.

David Shortt, corporate services director at Goldsmith Williams, commented: "Unlike the majority of other free legals schemes, the 'Fees Free Legal Plus' product stands out in the fees free market because it fully represents both the borrower and the lender, providing maximum protection. We are delighted that em- has recognised Goldsmith Williams’ commitment to the highest levels of customer service, coupled with speed and efficiency."

The fast track legals package, with a guaranteed ten day turnaround time from offer to completion, is available on selected medium and heavy ranges, and will be an additional opt-in, which can be used in conjunction with the existing free valuation, no application fee offer that currently exists across the em-homeloans non conforming range.

Mike Nicholson, head of operations at em-, commented: "The em- fast track option will provide our brokers and IFAs with another tool that will go a long way to help them in securing and retaining of their clients. Goldsmith Williams' guaranteed ten day offer to completion turnaround time for a remortgage product is a very attractive option for brokers and their customers alike."