The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has appointed finova as an associate member.

finova provides solutions from origination platforms and back-end systems to CRMs and payment services.

It supports over 60 mortgage lenders and 3,500 brokers across the UK, as it looks to simplify and streamline processes to enable lenders and brokers to cater to the needs of its customers and partners.

Business development director at finova, Steve Carruthers, will representing the platform at IMLA events.

Carruthers said: "We’re delighted to have joined IMLA as an associate member. Membership gives us a valuable opportunity to hear lenders’ priorities, needs and concerns first hand, helping us stay ahead of key trends shaping the mortgage market. Crucially, this will enhance how we support the industry from a fintech perspective and provide lenders with smarter solutions to benefit them, brokers and ultimately the end borrower."

Executive director at IMLA, Kate Davies, concluded: "We are very pleased to welcome finova as an associate member of IMLA. As one of the major tech players in the mortgage market, finova can bring a fresh angle and unique insights to the table. We look forward including them at our events and sharing their intelligence, as we collaborate to improve and evolve our industry for all parties concerned."

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