Gatehouse Bank has introduced 75% Finance to Value (FTV) limits on its buy-to-let and Home Purchase Plan products.

This follows the bank’s decision to reduce its maximum FTV to 65% on 1 April, due to difficulties in gaining physical valuations during the lockdown.

However, a change in the lockdown conditions in England means that physical valuations can recommence, and finance can once again be offered for new builds, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs) and apartment buildings with more than six storeys in this part of the UK. The maximum FTV for HMOs and MUFBs is 70%.

The changes also mean that any applications submitted before the lockdown in March for finance between 65% and 75% FTV will proceed, and new applications can be made up to the 75% FTV limit.

Roger Evans, director of home finance distribution at Gatehouse Bank, said: “We are pleased to be able to offer 75% FTV products at competitive rates for UK, expat and international customers. The return of physical valuations also means that we are now able to welcome new applications up to 75% FTV for new builds and apartment buildings above six storeys and 70% FTV for HMOs and MUFBs. We have seen considerable demand from these specialist markets since launching our initial Home Finance proposition in 2018.

“Customers who applied for finance between 65% and 75% FTV, who have not had a valuation carried out, will see their applications proceed in earnest.”