London Credit launches enhanced refurbishment finance range

London Credit has launched an enhanced refurbishment finance range designed to support property investors undertaking light, medium and heavy refurbishment projects.

The updated range, which is available across residential, semi-commercial and commercial properties, provides brokers with broader funding options for clients looking to improve, convert or reposition property assets.

Loans are available from £150,000 to £3,000,000 with terms from three to 24 months, with pricing starting from 0.85% p.m. for light refurbishment projects.

For residential property, London Credit will lend up to 75% LTV from day one, for light and medium refurbishment projects and up to 70% LTV for heavy refurbishment projects, with LTGDV available up to 70%.

For semi-commercial property, lending is available up to 70% LTV from day one, for light and medium refurbishment, and 65% LTV for heavy refurbishment projects, with LTGDV up to 70%.

For commercial property, loans are available up to 65% LTV from day one, with loan-to-gross-development-value available up to 60% depending on the project.

The lender will also provide up to 90% loan-to-cost for eligible refurbishment projects, supporting borrowers with the funding required to complete works and deliver improved property value.

Initial drawdowns are available up to 75% of current value for light and medium residential projects, 70% for semi-commercial projects, and 65% for heavy refurbishment or commercial schemes, with further drawdowns released in tranches as works progress and subject to monitoring.

Borrowers can choose from rolled-up, retained or serviced interest options, subject to verification of income. The range also features no exit-fees and no early-redemption fees after the first three months of the loan term, providing flexibility for borrowers who complete projects ahead of schedule.

For smaller refurbishment projects up to £500,000, first-time developers may be considered. Larger projects above £500,000 and all heavy refurbishment schemes require borrowers to demonstrate a track-record of completed projects and a minimum net-asset position.

Earlier in March, the lender reduced rates across its residential bridging range and also launched a commercial bridging product featuring a serviced interest option.

Constantinos Savvides (pictured), head of underwriting at London Credit, said: “Refurbishment finance remains one of the most active parts of the short-term lending market, as investors continue to improve existing property stock and reposition assets to meet demand.

“Our enhanced range has been crafted to provide brokers with greater flexibility when placing refurbishment cases. Whether a client is carrying out light upgrades to a residential property or undertaking a more complex heavy refurbishment project, we are able to support the deal with clear structures and straightforward decision-making.

“Providing brokers with practical funding solutions, competitive pricing and direct access to experienced decision-makers who understand the realities of refurbishment projects remains fundamental to how we work.”