Sesame has added Handelsbanken to its lender panel to provide its adviser network with access to the bank.

The move makes Sesame one of the first network partners for Handelsbanken.

Handelsbanken’s relationship banking model sees applications handled locally, with decisions made by people who have an in-depth understanding of clients’ circumstances, and will consider multiple income streams, retained profits, pensions, and directorships.

It also lends on a wide range of property types, including Grade I and II listed buildings, holiday homes, mixed-use properties, and those with large acreage.

Distribution and marketing director at Sesame, Toni Smith, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Handelsbanken to our lender panel. Their proposition enables them to serve a range of customers, including those who sit between high street banks and specialist lenders, offering advisers a valuable option for clients who don’t fit the mould.”

National head of intermediary business, Steve MacDonald, added: “We’re excited to be partnering with Sesame and making our mortgage offering available to their advisers. Our focus on long-term relationships and local decision-making means we can support a wide range of client needs.”

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