The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) has launched ARLA Mortgages, a free online comparison site designed for member agents to host specifically for landlords and the buy-to-let market.

ARLA says the service will sit with sister products NAEA Mortgages for residential purchases and ICBA Mortgages for the commercial property sector.

Consumers will be able to enter their details and needs on the site and be matched with the best mortgage option for their financial situation, ARLA claims.

Ian Potter, operations manager at ARLA, said: “We’ve had a wealth of requests from our members to offer this comparison service. A healthy private rental sector is vital to the success of the housing industry and for potential landlords