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Finova, one of the UK’s leading providers of cloud-based mortgage, savings and lending software, has today announced a new partnership with Covecta, a UK-based AI company that builds configurable agents and workflows to automate activities for financial institutions.

The specialist buy-to-let market is changing shape. What was once dominated by small-scale landlords with relatively simple requirements is increasingly being driven by professional investors managing more complex portfolios. Limited company structures, portfolio lending and specialist property types are now firmly part of the mainstream.

Finova, one of the UK’s leading providers of cloud-based mortgage, savings and lending software, has appointed Lewis Harris as Head of Strategic Solutions, further strengthening its commercial leadership team as it enters a new phase of growth.

The private rental sector is moving through one of its most significant periods of change in recent years. With the Renter’s Rights Bill becoming law, landlords are facing new expectations around tenant security, property standards, and compliance. These aren’t minor adjustments, and the ripple effects will be felt across the mortgage market too.

In this edition of in the spotlight, we’re shining a light on Dan Broadhurst, Commercial Director, and the experience he brings from across banking and fintech. From building trusted lender partnerships to navigating a fast-changing market, Dan shares his perspective on what really matters and where he sees the biggest opportunities ahead.

Over the last twenty years, the mortgage market has experienced one of its most significant transformations. What was once a paper-heavy, manual process is now shaped by digital platforms, data-driven decisions, and evolving customer expectations.

New research from Finova, one of the UK’s leading lending and savings software providers, reveals that although UK lenders say specialist buy-to-let (BTL) products deliver stronger margins and lower risk, the borrowers driving demand in the sector are still underserved.

Lead generation is the heartbeat of every mortgage business. But as the market evolves, so do client expectations.

We caught up with Sebastian Mrotzek to talk about how he’s shaping the future of operational excellence at Finova.

Artificial Intelligence has moved well beyond the hype in financial services, but for many lenders, its full potential is still just out of reach. Behind the scenes, AI is already transforming how lenders work, from document checks and fraud detection to affordability assessments and portfolio monitoring.