Handelsbanken joins Sesame lender panel

The bank’s range includes offset mortgages, tracker products with no early repayment charges and residential development loans, and all cases are manually underwritten.

Handelsbanken considers multiple income streams, retained profits, pensions and directorships, and lends on a wide variety of property types, including Grade I and II listed buildings, holiday homes, mixed-use properties and those with large acreage.

This development makes Sesame one of the first network partners for Handelsbanken.

Toni Smith, distribution and marketing director at Sesame, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Handelsbanken to our lender panel. Their proposition enables them to serve a range of customers, including those who sit between high street banks and specialist lenders. This gives advisers a valuable option for clients who don’t fit the mould. As a Proactive Partner for Life, we’re focused on helping advisers deliver good outcomes and build long-term value in their businesses, and this partnership supports that goal.”

Steve MacDonald, national head of intermediary business at Handelsbanken, said:

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Sesame and making our mortgage range available to their advisers. Our focus on long-term relationships and local decision-making allows us to support a wide range of client needs. We take the time to understand each case, and our flexible approach means we can offer the right product at the right rate for every customer, including those with complex income, unusual properties, sustainable goals, or who simply value a personal approach.”