NatWest and Rightmove have announced a new three-year strategic partnership.

From April, NatWest will become Rightmove’s exclusive mortgage lender, powering its Mortgage in Principle service, helping people to understand how much they can borrow during their homebuying search.

The mortgage in principle from NatWest will join a suite of affordability tools on Rightmove including stamp duty, mortgage and renovation calculators, along with instant and in person property valuation tools.

Commenting on the deal NatWest retail banking chief executive Solange Chamberlain said: “Partnering with Rightmove ensures NatWest can be there for customers at the exact moment they’re thinking about buying a home – combining our mortgage expertise, with a seamless digital experience. “

Rightmove chief executive Johan Svanstrom said: “ We help consumers to better understand what they can afford earlier in their home-moving journey, which in turn also helps estate agents or home developers have more qualified discussions with them. We’re excited to be partnering with NatWest as we continue to invest in innovative digital solutions to help make things quicker and more simple for everyone involved.”