Marsden Building Society has joined the Brilliant Solutions lender panel.

The partnership will add the Marsden’s later life and expat lending products to the club, giving Brilliant Solutions members increased flexibility and support for complex cases that may fall outside of mainstream criteria.

Brilliant Solutions said its intermediary partners would benefit from the Marsden’s manual underwriting approach, which includes individual case assessments, direct access to decision-makers, and no reliance on credit scoring.

The society has three product ranges available for clients over the age of 55 who are nearing or already in retirement, including a retirement interest only option, while for expat cases, the society has both residential and buy-to-let solutions.

Product manager at Marsden Building Society, Katie Broome, commented: “We believe in a practical approach to lending, where every case is assessed individually rather than relying on a checkbox process.

“Partnering with Brilliant Solutions allows us to extend our approach to more intermediaries and help clients who don’t fit the typical ‘computer says no’ model.”

Brilliant Solutions managing director, Michael Craig, added: “We’re pleased to welcome Marsden Building Society to our lender panel. Their expertise in niche markets, combined with their commitment to manual underwriting and a personalised service, makes the Society a great fit for our club members.

“We’re always keen to work with lenders who can support on unique cases, and we’re confident the Marsden will be a valuable resource for advisers seeking solutions in these specialist markets.”

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