FURTHER to recent news on the impact of new regulations outlined in the Mortgage Market Review, Basingstoke-based estate agency Connells is now helping customers looking for a home loan to navigate the new requirements.

Despite popular opinion that the new regulations will hinder the application process, Connells is looking to reassure customers that its mortgage consultants have been fully trained on the new guidelines and is now advising customers.

Connells’ area director Graham Archer, said: “We’re urging anyone who has been thinking of buying, especially those who are looking to get on the property ladder for the first time, not to be put off by the recent hype around new mortgage rules.

“Although it’s true there is now a greater level of input required from both buyer and ourselves as mortgage consultants, we have fully prepared for the changes and can help ease the process considerably for prospective buyers.”

Connells Mortgage Services remains extremely positive about the Mortgage Market Review which aims to ensure home loans are affordable in the longer term.

All of its mortgage consultants received extensive training in preparation for when the new regulations came into effect on April 26.