In this episode of The Specialist, Rob Barnard is joined by Jonathan Stinton, Head of Intermediary Relationships at Coventry Building Society and newly appointed Chair of IMLA.

Jonathan reflects on his journey in the mortgage industry and shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing intermediaries today, including regulatory change, affordability pressures, shifting customer expectations, and the growing role of specialist lending.

Looking ahead, the discussion covers market forecasts, first‑time buyers, buy‑to‑let and the future of advice, reinforcing why strong lender–broker partnerships and intermediary‑led solutions remain vital to delivering better customer outcomes.