Hodge has partnered with Mortgage Broker Tools (MBT) by joining its affordability-first research platform.

The partnership gives MBT’s broker members access to Hodge’s specialist mortgage solutions.

Using MBT’s integrated platform, advisers can run a single case and see whether Hodge is a suitable lender, based on real-time affordability calculations, up-to-date criteria and live product data.

Hodge business development director Emma Graham says: “We know affordability is key for intermediaries when it comes to fact finding and it’s key for us at Hodge.”

“Our Hodge Resi and Hodge Resi Retire propositions are based around maximising affordability for customers lending up to and into retirement.”

“As a lender that uses 100% of all incomes, research tools like MBT will highlight key areas of our criteria helping brokers place more specialist cases for their customers.”

Mortgage Broker Tools chief executive Tanya Toumadj adds: “We’re delighted to add Hodge for Intermediaries to our award-winning affordability, criteria and sourcing platform.”

“Hodge brings a range of specialist solutions that are easily identified as appropriate for the case on the MBT system, enhancing our offering to our broker partners.”