Hampshire Trust Bank strengthens heavy refurbishment proposition

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has introduced key improvements to its heavy refurbishment bridging proposition, giving brokers greater scope to structure complex cases.

The changes include an increase in the maximum day 1 LTV from 70% to 75%, bringing heavy refurbishment in line with HTB’s standard bridging range. 

In addition, for cases where the loan-to-gross-development-value (LTGDV) is 65% or below, HTB can now fund refurbishment costs up to 100% of the property’s day 1 value. These updates give brokers more flexibility to structure ambitious projects, particularly where clients are converting, extending, or repositioning property.

The product continues to offer staged drawdowns in arrears, milestone verification by an asset manager, and no exit fees. 

Andrew Glasgow (pictured), sales director for specialist mortgages and bridging at HTB, said: “Brokers are telling us they need more flexible funding options, especially when their clients are taking on more ambitious refurbishment projects. These updates give them exactly that without losing the control and structure HTB is known for. 

“We’ve deliberately built this product to support complex property strategies, from permitted development and commercial-to-residential conversions to heavy internal reconfiguration. It’s a product that gives brokers options and gives their clients the confidence to push ahead.”

Alex Upton, managing director of specialist mortgages and bridging, added: “HTB’s strength in refurbishment lending lies in our ability to back the right deals with speed and certainty. We understand the complexities of these projects, we know how to structure the right solution, and brokers trust us to deliver. These enhancements reflect our confidence in the product and our belief in the specialist lending market. As refurbishment continues to play a key role in investors’ long-term strategies, particularly as projects become more complex and varied, we remain focused on supporting brokers with consistent decision-making and solutions that go beyond the basics.”