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BM Solutions Product Refresh: Lender Announcement
BM Solutions – Apply by Friday 1 May: Lloyds Banking Group funded scholarship for the GFI Certificate in Financing Greener Homes
What’s new?
Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with the Green Finance Institute (GFI) to offer a fully funded scholarship for UK mortgage industry professionals to complete the GFI’s new Certificate in Financing Greener Homes. There are 300 funded places available.
What is the Certificate in Financing Greener Homes?
This on-demand, self-paced learning programme builds on the GFI’s existing Certificate in Green Mortgages. It is CPD-accredited by London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) and includes new case studies, interactive tools, quizzes, and access to a learning community.
Lloyds Banking Group is reinforcing its commitment to, and leadership within, the field of green home finance. The funding partnership with GFI will build industry capability to support homeowners with energy efficient home upgrades, providing professional training for 300 mortgage intermediaries and also for Lloyds Banking Group colleagues including Business Development Managers and specific support teams.
Find out more
Applications are now open – (Click here to apply)
The application window for the Certificate in Financing Greener Homes Scholarship Scheme is now open and closes 1 May.
Key dates
Applications open: 20 April Application deadline: 1 May Outcome and next steps: acceptance emails will be issued and enrolment will begin from 11 May.
What are the benefits to advisers?
The training is designed to provide the technical knowledge and market insights to help you:
- Expand your expertise in an area that is shaping the future of mortgage advice
- Engage clients in higher-value conversations about home efficiency and financing options
- Future-proof your business by staying ahead of regulatory and market developments
- Join a network of forward-thinking professionals leading the green mortgage market
More information
How are brokers selected for the scholarship?
As part of the application you’ll be asked to explain:
- Why you want to take part
- How you think you will benefit from the scholarship
- What impact the training will have on your approach to advice and broader client conversations
The GFI and Lloyds Banking Group will review applications and select candidates based on the strength of responses. Places are limited, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
What happens if you are unsuccessful?
If the scheme is oversubscribed, we’ll contact unsuccessful applicants on the waiting list and offer to keep them updated on possible future opportunities.
For more information and to register for a funded scholarship, please visit: https://gfi-certificate-financing-greener-homes.learnworlds.com/form/application-form
BM Solutions – Product Refresh
We are making the following changes to our mortgage product range from Friday 24 April:
Personal Ownership Buy to Let and Let to Buy
- Rate decreases of up to 0.15% on fixed rate products
Limited Company Buy to Let
- Rate decreases of up to 0.21% on fixed rate products
When we give you notice of PT/FA rate movements, you will be able to view the new products available for a specific customer by logging into BM Solutions Online on the day they become available.
Please ensure any applications on existing products are fully submitted before 8pm on Thursday 23 April.