Your Summer Newsletter from The Bucks
21 August 2025
Hi everyone, Spring is officially behind us and summer is in full swing! I hope you're finding a bit of sunshine and time to catch your breath amid this busy few months.
I wanted to take a moment to share some of the work we’ve been doing behind the scenes to improve the service and support we offer you.
One of our biggest priorities this year has been making Broker Online faster, smoother and more reliable. Our latest system update went live on Tuesday 19th August and although most of the improvements are in the background, they’re designed to make a real difference to your experience. We’ve focused on speeding up internal processing to reduce wait times and we’ve made changes to how we keep you updated during the application journey, so you’re always in the loop. We know how valuable your time is and these updates are part of our ongoing commitment to making things easier for you.
I also wanted to share something a bit more personal. I recently wrote a piece for Financial Reporter about the importance of listening and creating space for different perspective - something that underpins how we work here at The Bucks. You can read it here:
👉 Why listening and making space for others matters
...and on that note, I’m incredibly grateful to have been shortlisted for the Women’s Recognition Awards in the ‘Woman in Mortgages’ category. It’s an honour to be recognised alongside so many inspiring women in our industry and it means a great deal to me.
As always, thank you for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer.
Claire Askham, Head of Mortgage Sales
Product & Criteria Updates
We're always shaping our lending to reflect modern borrower needs. One exciting addition? A 90% LTV mortgage for Skilled Worker Visa holders - helping a group that’s often overlooked, despite having strong financial stability. We continue to focus on flexibility and fair consideration in everything we offer.
You may also have seen we’ve adjusted our Limited Company Buy-to-Let and Holiday Let offering recently, reducing rates to keep them accessible and relevant in the current landscape.
These updates are all part of our ongoing commitment to lending the Bucks Way – using common sense, offering flexibility and helping more of your clients find a path to homeownership.
As always, if you’ve got a case you’re not sure about, give our team a call, we’re always happy to talk it through.
Other News
🏆 Thank You for Voting for Us!
We’re thrilled to be shortlisted in a number of categories for October's MoneyAge Awards including Mortgage Provider of the Year and Building Society of the Year. Claire and Georgia from our mortgage team have also been nominated individually in the FRWRA's - thank you to everyone that voted for us and well done to everyone involved!
📍 Where to Meet Us
Our Key Account Managers are out and about across the country this month, attending broker events, roundtables and industry get-togethers. It’s a great chance to catch up in person, ask any questions, and hear more about how we’re supporting brokers like you.
📅 View our events calendar here
🎧 In Case You Missed It
We’ve been chatting all things mortgages, market trends and lending challenges on some brilliant podcasts recently. If you’re looking for something to listen to between appointments, check them out here:
🎙️ How climate change is reshaping the mortgage market
🎙️ Cutting through the jargon to better understand green mortgages
...and finally,
We’ll be back with another update next quarter, but in the meantime, if you’ve got a case you’d like to talk through – or just want to find out more about how we can support you - our Key Account Managers are always here to help. Whether it’s navigating a complex case or getting a second opinion, we’re just a call or an email away.
Thanks again for your continued support and here’s to a busy, successful Summer for us all!
