Positive Lending has announced the addition of the Family Building Society to its packager panel.

The Family Building Society specialises in first time buyer assistance, lending into retirement and helping self-employed applicants.

Stephanie Charman (pictured), director of mortgages at Positive Lending, said: “I am delighted to continue the expansion of our mortgage proposition by adding the Family Building Society to our panel.

“Their wide ranging criteria and innovative products provide solutions for borrowers at either end of the property ladder, whether they are first time buyers with small deposits or older borrowers looking to extend their borrowing into retirement.

“Combine this with their individual underwriting approach and it makes them an ideal lending partner for us as a packager.”

Cammy Amaira, head of intermediary sales at Family Building Society, added: “It is very clear to us that there is an ever growing need to support those borrowers who are just not lent to by the major players in the mortgage market.

“Partnering with a fellow specialist such as Positive Lending ensures that even more borrowers will have access to our expanding range of mortgage products.”