Bluestone Mortgages has made some tweaks to its broker portal as well as criteria changes to its BBB product range.

The new tiers are aimed at borrowers who may fall outside of high street lending criteria.

The bank's new service makes it easier for customers to utlilise their international credit history to help them secure a property in the UK.

The lender says its policy changes will boost flexibility and streamline the application process.

The new WhatsApp channel, believed to be an industry-first, aims to provide brokers and lenders with a new way to stay updated on the latest developments.

The Society has enhanced LTV and income requirements across the range.

Pepper can now use the latest year’s net profit within an affordability calculation.

The lender has enhanced its criteria for employment history, child maintenance payments and foster income.

The specialist lender has enhanced its new build, AVM and age criteria.

The changes will allow borrowers earning over £50,000 to borrow more.