News in brief – 27 March 2026

Foundation has relaunched a range of products across both its buy-to-let and residential ranges. The return to market follows a temporary withdrawal of products by the lender earlier this week. However, Foundation said conditions have now settled and has reintroduced products at 65% loan-to-value (LTV) for its F1 tier, alongside new options at up to 85% LTV within its F2 range.

Buckinghamshire Building Society has launched a new discounted rate mortgage range, giving brokers more flexibility to support clients. The refreshed range spans the first-time buyer, later life lending and buy-to-let markets, with dedicated options available for limited company and expat landlords.

Norton Home Loans (NHL) has completed its first case with Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), following its addition to the MAB lender panel in November last year. The case saw NHL help the customer of an appointed representative at MAB to purchase a two-storey flat above a commercial premises for £52,000 after the property was bought at auction. NHL agreed a mortgage at 50% LTV, reflecting the nature of the property and the purchase circumstances.



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