Lloyds Bank has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable home financing expertise among mortgage brokers. The bank is introducing a unique, six-month scholarship program designed for industry professionals to complete the Green Finance Institute’s (GFI) newly developed Certificate in Financing Greener Homes.
This innovative scheme will provide professional training to 300 mortgage intermediaries and 100 Lloyds Banking Group colleagues from Halifax and Birmingham Midshires, including Business Development Managers and dedicated support teams. The certification equips participants with advanced knowledge in sustainable finance, an area rapidly shaping the future of mortgage advice.
With this training, brokers will be better positioned to engage clients in meaningful discussions about home energy efficiency and available financing solutions. Additionally, the program prepares intermediaries to stay ahead of evolving regulations and market trends, helping them future-proof their practices.
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Lloyds Bank highlights that this initiative fosters a community of proactive professionals who are at the forefront of the green mortgage market. Andrew Dean from Lloyds emphasized the critical role intermediaries play, stating, “The majority of all mortgages go through a mortgage intermediary. They play a crucial role in the provision of green mortgages and the finance of energy-efficient home improvements. Training that builds on a recognised qualification can only be a good thing. By supporting the intermediary sector’s understanding of this area of growing interest for borrowers, we can help drive increased customer awareness, positive outcomes and increased uptake of green home finance products and services.”
Chloe Timperley, Green Mortgage Campaign Lead at the Green Finance Institute, added, “A wave of policy changes is on the horizon to help homeowners make energy-efficient home improvements, and the finance sector will play a key role. The market has already grown rapidly, with green mortgage offerings expanding from just a few six years ago to over 90 today, alongside a tripling of unsecured green loans in three years. The critical next step is increasing take-up. That depends on advisers being equipped to have meaningful, everyday conversations with homeowners that help them navigate their options. This training partnership helps position the market to respond confidently to the evolving needs of households.”