Through the partnership, intermediaries working with West One can now access criteria directly from the specialist lender’s website via a newly created ‘Criteria Search’ tool.

The tool provides access to Knowledge Bank’s extensive criteria database on West One products.

Knowledge Bank’s tool allows brokers to search for specific circumstances that borrowers may face, with a high level of granularity, and typically delivers a ‘Yes’, ‘Not accepted’, or ‘Please Refer’ answer along with an explanation for each item.

The addition of the tool to West One’s website increases ease of use for brokers and spans across bridging finance as well as residential, second charge, buy-to-let, and commercial mortgages.

West One managing director of mortgages Marie Grundy says: “We’re thrilled to partner with Knowledge Bank to make it even easier for brokers to understand our products and give them the confidence to place cases with us.”

“The tool is remarkably innovative and I’m excited about the new opportunities brokers may be able identify for their clients where West One has a solution ready.”