The deal gives L&G members access to all of Norton’s second charge mortgage products.

Norton’s specialisms include helping advisers place cases that do not fit standard lending criteria, including those involving minor credit issues, affordability challenges, varied income types or non-standard properties.

The lender said it gives advisers direct access to underwriters and promised a common-sense way of assessing each case.

Norton Home Loans head of sales David Binney (pictured) said: “Our goal has always been to make second charge lending accessible, straightforward and solutions-focused. Partnering with a club of Legal & General’s calibre gives us a fantastic opportunity to reach more advisers and help even more customers secure the funding they need.”

L&G Mortgage Services head of strategic accounts Greg Cunnington said: “We’re pleased to welcome Norton Home Loans to our Mortgage Club lender panel. This partnership gives brokers direct access to Norton Home Loans’ specialist expertise and flexible mortgage solutions, helping them better serve clients with complex borrowing needs.”

Last month the mortgage club signed Ecology Building Society onto its panel of lenders.