Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) is extending its Decision in Principle (DIP) from 30 to 90 days across its specialist mortgage product range.

This change is in addition to HTB’s recently extended offer period, which is now also valid for 90 days.

The extension provides a single, simplified deadline, reducing multiple timeframes before and after the issuance of a DIP and pre-offer. A DIP must be accepted within 30 days by instructing a valuation.

Chris Daly (pictured), managing director, specialist mortgages at Hampshire Trust Bank, said: “By working closely with brokers, we’re constantly fine-tuning our award-winning service no matter the market conditions we collectively face.

“Providing an extended DIP, now aligned with our offer period, is our way of simplifying the number of deadlines brokers need to track and progress a case.

“It’s a small change with big impact, reducing the administrative burden of a deal, and giving back valuable time which in turn allows brokers to focus more on their clients and the options available to them.

“Indeed, regardless of market conditions, we’re still lending and have the same strong appetite to support and champion experienced landlords and property investors via our award-winning service.”