CHL Mortgages has become a patron of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers.

The move by the broker-only buy-to-let lender follows its return to the BTL market in May after pulling back from new lending in 2008.

The NACFB, formed in 1992, is a professional association for commercial finance brokers and lenders servicing the needs of business borrowers and property investors. It has over 1,900 brokers across the UK.

CHL Mortgages commercial director Ross Turrell says: “Becoming a patron of the NACFB was high on the agenda when we planned our return to the buy-to-let market and now seems like an opportune time to officially cement this after a hugely successful first few months and our processes firmly bedded in.

“CHL’s proposition is all about competitive pricing and broad criteria, aligned with a modern digital infrastructure to create a positive experience with tangible benefits for our intermediary partners.”

NACFB chair Paul Goodman adds: “The association looks to partner only with lenders which can add value to our membership and who are doing their bit to keep moving Britain forward.

“CHL Mortgages’ offering is a good fit for our Members particularly those looking to source solutions for clients with specialist buy-to-let financing requirements.”

Last week, CHL Mortgages cut rates across its 75% LTV BTL range by up to 15 basis points.