Specialist distributor First 4 Bridging has launched the F4B Network as it expands its position with intermediaries.
The firm says the group has been formed due to “demand from intermediary introducers” and is made up of “a comprehensive lending panel consisting of mainstream, buy-to-let, specialist and short-term finance providers”.
It adds the network will provide full compliance support and a tech package, which includes remote file checking, research tools and access to a CRM system.
Membership also includes professional indemnity insurance and an extensive life assurance panel.
F4B works with a range of introducers such as mortgage brokers, independent financial advisers, accountants, lawyers, architects and auction houses.
The loans it puts together include specialist buy-to-let mortgages, homeowner loans, and commercial, development and residential finance.
F4B head of sales Steve Swyny says: “Our core proposition has been put together in line with constant dialogue from intermediary partners who have expressed strong interest in working with us on such a basis. Especially around the inclusion of PI, where costs are rising year-on-year.”
Swyny adds: “The F4B Network is not just focused on working with individuals who are performance oriented, we’re also heavily invested in the development process and growing with our members. Our aim is to provide advisers with the tools and support to meet their clients ever-changing needs. In addition, our experience and strength of relationships across the specialist markets means we can open more doors to this type of business, as well as ensuring that all mainstream lending bases are covered.”
Last June, First 4 Bridging added Hampshire Trust Bank to its lending panel, following a review of partnerships.
This gave F4B’s intermediary partners and introducers access to Hampshire Trust Bank’s range of specialist mortgage solutions including bridging, refurbishment, development exit finance, and semi-commercial mortgages.