Meridian, part of Mortgage Advice Bureau, specialises in the new build market and says the acquisition of William Lowden boosts its capacity to support developers and improve the buyer journey.

The acquisition will take Meridian Group, which includes its shared ownership business, Metro Finance, to more than £1 billion in lending in 2025.

Meridian Mortgages managing director Allan Warren says: “All of us at Meridian are delighted to welcome William Lowden & Associates to the Group.

“This partnership goes beyond growth—it reflects shared values, a mutual dedication to customer service, and a combined expertise that’s second to none in the industry. It’s the first of several exciting strategic moves we have planned for 2025, as we continue to build smart, sustainable growth through people, partnerships, and service excellence.”

William Lowden & Associates director William Aitken says: “We’re genuinely excited about the opportunities this creates for our business. With the support of Meridian and MAB, plus access to powerful technology and wider resources, we’re well placed to take our offering to the next level and deliver even more value to our clients.”