Meridian Mortgages Group has acquired Bedfordshire-based brokerage William Lowden & Associates.

With a combined track record of more than 50 years, the acquisition builds on Meridian’s presence in the new build market.

Meridian Mortgages is part of Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB). Alongside its specialist shared ownership business, Metro Finance, which is also part of the Meridian Mortgages Group, the addition of William Lowden & Associates boosts Meridian’s capacity to support developers and improve the buyer journey, as well as marking a significant increase in Meridian’s national presence

The announcement comes as Meridian celebrates its 25th anniversary, having delivered over £650 million in new build lending during 2024. This acquisition will take the Meridian Group to more than £1 billion in lending in 2025.

Allan Warren, managing director at Meridian Mortgages, said: “All of us at Meridian are delighted to welcome William Lowden & Associates to the Group. This partnership goes beyond growth—it reflects shared values, a mutual dedication to customer service, and a combined expertise that’s second to none in the industry.

“It’s the first of several exciting strategic moves we have planned for 2025, as we continue to build smart, sustainable growth through people, partnerships, and service excellence.”

William Aitken, director at William Lowden & Associates, added: “We’re genuinely excited about the opportunities this creates for our business. With the support of Meridian and MAB, plus access to powerful technology and wider resources, we’re well placed to take our offering to the next level and deliver even more value to our clients.”

Felicity Barnett, lender operations manager at Mortgage Advice Bureau, said: “Meridian’s latest acquisition aligns with MAB’s commitment to growth in the new build space. It strengthens our market-leading position, and will help even more customers achieve their homeownership goals through expert advice and innovative solutions.”