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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.

New research from Finova, one of the UK’s leading lending and savings software providers, reveals a widening gap between broker demand and lender innovation in the specialist buy-to-let (BTL) market.

The bridging market has always been fast-moving, designed to deliver short-term funding at pace. But as borrower expectations evolve and volumes rise – with completions forecast to hit £12.2 billion in 2025 – speed alone is no longer enough.

After a quieter summer, the mortgage market is back in motion. As we move through autumn, the long-anticipated remortgage wave is well underway, and it’s proving to be larger than many expected.

Finova, the UK’s leading cloud-based lending and savings software provider, has appointed Daniel Broadhurst as its new Commercial Director. Daniel will be responsible for driving Finova’s commercial strategy, strengthening client partnerships, supporting the company’s continued growth and helping to modernise lending processes and technology architecture across the UK market.