Masthaven Bank becomes VAS Panel's 50th client

The VAS Panel database will be used on all commercial loan security valuations to ensure the most relevant third-party RICS-qualified surveyors are instructed based on location, deal type and value.

As part of the service, every valuation will then go through a strict quality control check before being returned to the client, providing an extra layer of security to help the client make informed decisions on property specific lending risks.

The business, established at the end of 2017, has clients including Together, Aspen Bridging and Assetz Capital.

Stephen Todd, co-founder and managing director of VAS Group, said: “To enter the latest partnership agreement with our 50th lender in just over one year of operations is an amazing achievement, and verification of our first-class database, strict quality standards and our dedicated, knowledgeable team.

“Within this time it is interesting to watch how the balance of work has altered, with term product valuations starting to take a larger percentage of the business against our traditional short-term finance instructions. We will continue to adapt to meet the needs of all our clients.”

Credit and operations director, Alan Margolis at Masthaven Bank, commented: “We are delighted to be using VAS for our commercial property product valuations. Our aim is for our brokers and customers to receive the same smooth underwriting experience for commercial property loans as they currently receive for our other bridging loan products.”