As part of the changes, Fleet is simplifying day one remortgage applications and enhancing its CCJ criteria.

The lender has launched new products and increased its first-time landlord criteria.

The Society will now recognise a wider range of income sources, such as 100% of secondary income and child maintenance.

The Society has introduced more flexibility in both property types and acceptable income. 

Some buyers have had mortgage offers withdrawn concerning following allegations of fraudulent fire safety certificates.

The Society has increased the maximum LTV and enhanced its limited company lending criteria.

UTB has announced changes to bonuses, limited company director and self-employed income, and contractor criteria.

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.