Mortgage Brain adds Afin's product range to sourcing and criteria systems

Mortgage Brain has added recently launched specialist lender, Afin Bank, to its Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain modules. 

The partnership will enable intermediaries to access Afin Bank’s range of residential and buy-to-let mortgages designed to support the UK’s most underserved borrowers. 

The new lender was created to support people from the African diaspora and other foreign nationals with an overseas passport and a valid visa to work in the UK, who can struggle to get a mortgage from mainstream lenders because of circumstances such as their visa status or lack of UK credit history.

Afin Bank says that while designed with people from diaspora communities in mind, its product range may also be suitable for all borrowers struggling to secure a mortgage because of their circumstances, such as the self-employed and professionals.

Sourcing Brain also includes a built-in Hometrack AVM, offering quick and precise property and rental valuations at no additional cost, helping to secure right-first-time applications.

James Briggs, intermediary sales director at Afin Bank, said: "Joining Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain platforms will make it much easier for brokers to access our specialist mortgage range. At Afin Bank, we’re committed to supporting individuals who are often overlooked by traditional lenders, including foreign nationals, diaspora communities, and others whose circumstances make it harder to secure a mortgage. Partnering with Mortgage Brain ensures that brokers can find and apply for our products quickly and with confidence, helping more underserved borrowers secure their own property, whether it’s their very first home or a step onto the investment property ladder."

Neil Wyatt, sales and marketing director at Mortgage Brain, added: “A very warm welcome to Afin Bank. Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brain are designed to give brokers the tools they need to match clients with the right lenders and products quickly and efficiently, something that’s especially vital for borrowers with more complex or non-standard circumstances. By combining real-time product sourcing with detailed eligibility criteria, our technology helps ensure that underserved borrowers aren’t left behind and can access mortgage options that truly reflect their needs." ”