All Aboard Accord November

Affordability criteria with a flexible approach?

Our flexible approach to affordability and employed income can help support your clients on to and up the property ladder.?Did you know we can factor new job or pay rise income into our affordability calculations when they’re starting within the next three months??

Listen to Accord Underwriter Fraser Smith as he tells us more.?

See our case study where we able to use 100% of a clients bonus when they had an income shortfall.

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Group Economist Max Shepherd shares his views on the economy

If you missed our recent Growth Series Live event then don’t worry, you can click on the button below and listen to Max Shepherd, YBS and Accord Group Economist, discussing the Chancellors Autumn Statement and the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meeting.?

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Our DIP Validity period is now 90 days?

We’re pleased to have extended our DIP validity period from 30 days to 90 days across our Residential and Buy to Let New Business ranges. This simplifies the DIP process, making it more efficient and frees up more time for you to spend with your clients. ?

Time-Saving Tips?

Our website is a great place to find all the information you need quickly and easily:

• Check out our Residential and Buy to Let A-Z Lending Criteria to find what you want straight away Our chatbot features FAQs put forward by you, which our expert teams regularly review and update
• Our Webchat?service is managed by our expert Telephone BDAs so you can get the help you need without having to call. But, if you have a more complex case, one of our BDMS will be happy to help you.

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Inclusion & Diversity Charter

We are committed to fostering a workplace built on dignity, respect, and inclusion. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and flourish. We hold ourselves and our colleagues to high standards of professional conduct, delivering the best experience for our colleagues, brokers, and their clients.?

Read our Charter

Residential AVM Optimisation?

We’re pleased to let you know we’ve expanded our AVM eligibility criteria for Residential New Lending, allowing us to provide more of your clients with AVMs and speed up the time to offer.??

The Accord Growth Series

Our Growth Series is here to help you grow your business. If you’re not already, why not join the 10,000 brokers already registered – sign up here.

Check out our latest Growth Series content:

• Podcast 111 - Broker Talks - Creating a training plan for mortgage firms
• Why brokers shouldn’t neglect their mental health
• Blog: Economics 101 - Labour budget - a new dawn
• Economics Glossary
• Growth Series Live - with Max Shepherd
• The value of face-to-face working in a remote world
• Why emotional intelligence is fundamental to your business
• Cyber Security Guidance to protect your business
• How employee wellbeing programmes can strengthen your business