Ashley Titley joins the prime mortgage lender as a new relationship manager having spent almost a decade in the mortgage and lending sectors.

The General Election announcement, a double helping of bank holidays, and stubborn base rates hampered mortgage market activity in May.

Stock levels and buyer demand both increased in April.

Simon was awarded the Financial Reporter Mortgage Industry Marketer of the Year in 2023.

The lender has announced the appointment of a new field-based BDM as well as an internal promotion.

2-year fixed rates start from 4.72%, 5-year fixed rates start from 5.21%

The bank has also announced reductions on selected rates and the withdrawal of its 75% LTV purchase exclusives.

Annual house price growth has rebounded in May to 1.3% - up from 0.6% in April

The lender aims to support more borrowers by raising the maximum LTI and updating its affordability assessments.

The app-based bank has announced a series of rate reductions on its Prime and Retention product ranges.