Saffron for Intermediaries has cut its five-year buy-to-let (BTL) fixes by 0.20% across its standard, limited company and expat ranges, with flat arrangement fees on all these products.

The changes also cover standard and limited company BTL mortgages, all self-employed fixed rates and first-time buyer fixes at 95% LTV.

As a result, its expat BTL and expat limited company BTL five-year fixes start from 6.07% at 55% LTV and 6.17% at 75% LTV. All four products carry a flat £2,500 arrangement fee. For UK-based landlords, limited company BTL five-year fixes are now available at 5.97% up to 70% LTV and 6.07% up to 75% LTV, both with a £2,500 arrangement fee. The standard buy-to-let five-year fix at 75% LTV has reduced to 6.07%, with a £1,999 arrangement fee.

Darlington Building Society has strengthened its underwriting capabilities and broker support with the appointment of Leanne Arundell as head of underwriting.

She joined the society in March 2023 and has been promoted to the position following her previous role as lending specialist manager, which she held from February 2025.

In her new role, Arundell will oversee the society’s underwriting function, supporting consistent lending decisions and ensuring brokers continue to benefit from a case-by-case approach to mortgage applications.

Skipton Building Society has launched a new 15-month fixed rate cash ISA at 4.90%.

Accounts can be opened with a minimum balance of £1m and maximum balance of £1m, and interest can either be paid annually (4.90%) or monthly (4.79%).

No partial deposits are permitted and accounts can be opened online, via the Skipton app, in branch, by post or over the phone.

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