The move comes as other lenders also expand their presence in Scotland

Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries has begun offering its residential mortgage products in mainland Scotland, marking the first time the lender’s range is accessible north of the border.

Scottish brokers can now access the full suite of residential mortgages from Hinckley & Rugby, including Income Flex, Credit Flex, and Core products. The initial rollout is available via PMS Mortgage Club and Sesame Network, both part of Sesame Bankhall Group. The lender plans to expand distribution later in the summer.

The development, the mutual said, is part of its strategy to reach more brokers in areas with fewer options and to widen access to flexible, manually underwritten lending. Product criteria remain unchanged, meaning Scottish borrowers will have the same options as those in England and Wales.

The residential mortgage range includes features such as support for non-standard or complex income, including self-employed applicants with only one year’s accounts, and options for skilled worker visa holders with no minimum UK residency or income requirements. Other offerings include joint borrower sole proprietor (JBSP) arrangements, lending into retirement, up to 95% loan-to-value on selected products, and manual underwriting without credit scoring. Buy-to-let mortgages remain limited to brokers in England and Wales.

The move comes as other lenders also expand their presence in Scotland. Last month, Hampshire Trust Bank extended its specialist mortgages and bridging distribution into Scotland, providing mortgage brokers with broader access to lending options for complex and non-standard cases across the UK.

We’ve seen strong demand from brokers in Scotland who are looking for greater choice and more flexible decision-making, said Laura Sneddon, head of mortgage sales & distribution at Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries. This is a significant step in opening up access for more brokers and clients, and we’re proud to bring our full residential proposition to Scotland.

According to Claire Cherrington, DA distribution and propositions director at Sesame Bankhall Group, there has already been a very positive response from Scottish brokers since the launch went live.