This week the comments come in response to the article: Brokers reveal that rising energy bills are already impacting lender attitudes ‒ analysis.

Simon Wilkinson said: “I wonder if there is scope for lenders to offer a facility for a small further advance on product transfers to assist with energy bills.

“I realise that most borrowers will be experiencing a hike in payments if they have a deal coming up for renewal, but an advance of £1,000 to £3,000 for example, without the need for underwriting or property valuation would help a lot of people and not impact on the lender’s security.”