Connect for Intermediaries has sealed a deal that means Investec joins its panel of approved lenders.  

The broker network says the move gives its advisers access to the banking and wealth management group’s range of residential and buy-to-let mortgages for high-net-worth individuals with an income of more than £300,000.  

Investec usually underwrites for its clients on a bespoke basis, and can lend with a high loan to value.   

The network says the firm’s ability to transact quickly for those with complex income structures “is beneficial for appointed representative brokers with clients in this market”.   

The lender adds that a client’s income, financial assets, reputation, and track record are all considered when assessing a loan.  

Connect for Intermediaries, founded in 1998 by chief executive Liz Syms, has a panel of over 170 mortgage lenders.   

The network provides mortgage and protection advisers with, events, business development training, regulatory guidance and technology support.  

Investec head of intermediary business development Peter Izard says: “We pride ourselves in our in-depth understanding of the idiosyncrasies of the high-net-worth client market.   

“Our dedicated team of business development managers and private bankers focusing on the intermediary market means we are well-placed to understand the sector’s complexities.”  

Connect for Intermediaries sales director Kevin Thomson adds: “At a time when clients’ needs continue to change and become more complex it is vitally important that Connect’s appointed representatives have access to the lenders who service all the market sectors.   

“This strategic partnership with Investec will give our network members the opportunity to meet the unique needs of their clients with complex income structures.”