Shawbrook Acquires The Mortgage Lender (TML)
January 28, 2021
Shawbrook has agreed to acquire The Mortgage Lender (TML), a specialist provider of residential and buy-to-let mortgages and a partner of Shawbrook for three years. The acquisition strengthens Shawbrook’s presence in the residential and buy-to-let markets, expands its product range and distribution network, and is intended to support growth through an enhanced customer offering and Shawbrook’s ongoing technology programme.
- Buyers
- Shawbrook
- Targets
- The Mortgage Lender (TML)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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