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HTB launches Portfolio Edge to support brokers with complex portfolio refinances

Portfolio Edge combines a two-year fixed-rate mortgage with a bridging facility for flexible refinancing. Term loan at 4.99% and bridge at 0.7% per month, both…

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Posted byKiki MahendranMay 8, 2025

HTB cuts bridging rates by 10bps across full range

The reduction applies to all bridging loan types, including residential and semi-commercial assets, and includes its heavy refurbishment product, which is designed for experienced developers…

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Posted byScott AngusMay 6, 2025

HTB to offer standard BTL rates on qualifying semi-commercial cases

Standard BTL rates now apply to semi-commercial loans over £5m with up to 20% commercial element. Helps brokers with mixed-use deals, focusing on residential-heavy properties….

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Posted byKiki MahendranApril 29, 2025

HTB raises lending cap to £35m amid growing demand from landlords and developers

This change is in response to the growing demand from professional landlords and property developers. The UK property market is evolving. Landlord portfolios are getting…

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Posted byKiki MahendranApril 23, 2025

A night at the Business Moneyfacts Awards 2025

Our wins: Best Service from a Specialist Buy-to-let Mortgage Provider Best Development Finance Provider Highly commended: Best Specialist Buy-to-Let Mortgage Provider Commended: Best Service from…

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Posted byKiki MahendranApril 16, 2025

HTB completes £14m development finance facility for student accommodation

This project, which has full planning consent and will be held freehold, is set to be completed by June 2026, just in time for the…

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Posted byKiki MahendranApril 8, 2025

Accelerating action for International Women’s Day

Our series celebrates the journeys of eight women from across Hampshire Trust Bank, each at a unique stage in their career. Why is #AccelerateAction important? …

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Posted byKiki MahendranApril 8, 2025

HTB strengthens heavy refurbishment proposition with enhanced flexibility

Increased maximum Day 1 loan-to-value (LTV) from 70% to 75%. Funding refurbishment costs up to 100% of Day 1 value for certain cases. No exit…

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Posted byKiki MahendranApril 3, 2025

HTB delivers £3.2m exit facility for landmark residential scheme in York

We delivered a £3.2m exit loan for 11 new apartments in York. The loan was restructured to accommodate a higher valuation and requests in the…

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Posted byKiki MahendranMarch 28, 2025

HTB completes £3.67m refinance and capital raise across 22 properties for portfolio landlord

We refinanced and raised £3.67m for a portfolio landlord, consolidating 22 properties into a single loan. Streamlined complex transaction with a tailored solution, ensuring competitive…

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Posted byKiki MahendranMarch 25, 2025

HTB provides £11.9m funding for major Sheffield city centre conversion

£11.9m provided to transform the Synergy Building in Sheffield into 108 private-sale apartments, addressing the high demand for city centre housing. Our expertise in large-scale…

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Posted byKiki MahendranMarch 7, 2025

New easy access ‘tracker’ savings offer leading personal and business savings rates

We’ve launched a new range of Easy Access Tracker savings accounts to help UK savers link their savings rate to the Bank of England’s base…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 5, 2025

HTB provides £6m funding to support portfolio expansion

£6m funding to expand a professional landlord’s HMO portfolio. A tailored legal framework structured to meet complex shareholding. We’re already discussing further transactions totalling £3m,…

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Posted byKiki MahendranFebruary 27, 2025

HTB partners with Homes By Honey to unlock multi-site growth with £25m facility

We’ve partnered with Homes by Honey with a £25m facility to support their multi-site expansion. This funding model allows efficient capital deployment and supports long-term…

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Posted byKiki MahendranFebruary 18, 2025

Striking platinum with our Trusted Service Award 2025

Half a decade of customer service excellence. Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2025. An award that champions…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallFebruary 13, 2025

£3.93m development finance loan for new retail park in Darlington

We provided a £3.93m development loan for five pre-let retail units in Faverdale, Darlington, featuring tenants like Costa Coffee and Greggs. This project is the…

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Posted byKiki MahendranFebruary 12, 2025

£7 million bridging loan completed for multi-unit portfolio acquisition

Delivered a £7 million loan for a property portfolio with over 90 residential units and one commercial property. Involved discounted share purchase, cross-collateral security, and…

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Posted byKiki MahendranFebruary 4, 2025

Introducing AVM: Faster, streamlined valuations

We’ve launched an AVM for faster, cost-effective valuations. Available for properties valued between £250,000 and £1 million, with up to 65% LTV. Cuts costs and…

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Posted byKiki MahendranJanuary 28, 2025

£11.5m refinancing secured for complex ownership structure

We provided a £11.5m refinancing for a West London building with 55 luxury apartments. We overcame complex challenges like multiple UBOs and planning ambiguities. We…

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Posted byKiki MahendranJanuary 22, 2025

HTB expands lending proposition to include restricted holiday lets

Specialist lending offering expanded to include restricted holiday lets Max LTV of 65% (gross 67%) and higher ICR from 125% to 140%. Continued commitment to…

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Posted byKiki MahendranJanuary 20, 2025

Hampshire Trust Bank restructures team to boost broker support

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has introduced a new structure within its Specialist Mortgages business development team, providing brokers with a greater level of support. The…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyJanuary 14, 2025

UK’s ‘best of the best’ for business savings launches new top savings account for SMEs

We’ve been named as 2025’s Business & SME Savings Provider of the Year, described by Moneynet as the ‘best of the best’ for UK businesses….

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Posted byConnor HorsfallJanuary 13, 2025

The festive tradition no one talks about: tax returns

Money Matters | December 2024 Yes, it’s that time again; nostalgic TV specials, local town lights aglow, and the annual ritual of sending cards to…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallDecember 11, 2024

HTB completes £10.92m funding for Stoke PBSA development

We provided £10.92m for a 202-bed student accommodation project in Stoke-on-Trent. Collaborations with Kensington Shorre and CapitalStackers. Expected completion by August 2025 for the September…

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Posted byKiki MahendranDecember 3, 2024

Landmark £300m buy-to-let mortgage securitisation completed

The securities are backed by a portfolio of high-quality buy-to-let mortgage loans we’ve originated. The announcement of our landmark transaction highlights the hard-earned market confidence…

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Posted byScott AngusNovember 7, 2024

HTB adds heavy refurb to expanded bridging proposition

New product: We launched a Heavy Refurbishment product for larger, complex projects Flexible funding: Offers up to 70% of property value, with costs capped at…

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Posted byKiki MahendranOctober 30, 2024

Upton to lead Bridging Division through next phase of growth

New Leadership: Alex Upton takes over HTB’s Bridging division. Better Support: Upton aims to align Bridging and Specialist Mortgages for better broker support. Growth Focus:…

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Posted byKiki MahendranOctober 28, 2024

HTB completes rapid 43-property portfolio refinance to help borrower beat costly deadline

We completed a £6.4 million refinance for a 43-property portfolio, enabling the client to meet a critical deadline and secure funds for future acquisitions. The…

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Posted byKiki MahendranOctober 24, 2024

More choice for UK savers with Hargreaves Lansdown partnership

  Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has partnered with Hargreaves Lansdown. The Hargreaves Lansdown Active Savings platform gives savers access to a wide range of easy…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallOctober 8, 2024

HTB increases broker support with new business development executives

We’ve introduced new business development executive (BDE) roles within our bridging team, aimed at providing brokers with an enhanced level of service. Our BDEs will…

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Posted byKiki MahendranOctober 8, 2024

HTB expands legal offering with dual representation for bridging cases

We’ve introduced dual representation for bridging cases, expanding our legal panel to include HCR Law. This move simplifies the legal process for brokers and their…

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Posted byKiki MahendranOctober 8, 2024

HTB secures £9.5m loan in £14m restructure

We’ve successfully completed a £9.5 million loan as part of a £14 million portfolio restructure, providing a tailored solution for a repeat client with a…

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Posted byKiki MahendranSeptember 25, 2024

Hampshire Trust Bank strengthens support for brokers with new BDM for the South Coast

We’ve strengthened our support for brokers with the appointment of Chloe House as Business Development Manager (BDM) for the newly established South Coast region. This…

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Posted byScott AngusSeptember 20, 2024

HTB navigates complex six-flat £2.1m development exit in Ealing

We recently completed a complex £2.1m development exit facility for a newly constructed block comprising six flats in Ealing, West London.   The seasoned developer…

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Posted byScott AngusAugust 1, 2024

HTB bolsters broker support with new dedicated Field Underwriting and New Business roles

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced several changes to its Specialist Mortgages team as it prepares for further growth and distribution of its specialist BTL…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallAugust 1, 2024

HTB Development Finance division delivers record-breaking results in June

HTB’s Development Finance team set a new completions record in June marking the most successful month in the department’s history. This achievement follows a record-busting…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallJuly 19, 2024

HTB bolsters bridging team with four new recruits

Nathan Wilson joins as senior underwriter Ella Hosier joins as lending manager Barry Ireland joins as business development manager Olivia Colmer-Lynch promoted to senior lending…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyJuly 15, 2024

Tim Mycock joins HTB’s London & South East development finance team

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Tim Mycock as lending director for London and the South East within its development finance team.  In his new…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyJuly 1, 2024

HTB appoints Matt Hardy as Midlands BDM

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Matt Hardy as business development manager (BDM) for the Midlands within its development finance division.  In his new role,…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyJuly 1, 2024

HTB broker support team boosted with four new lending managers

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has strengthened its specialist mortgages broker support team with four new lending managers. This expansion is part of HTB’s commitment to…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallJune 25, 2024

HTB strengthens broker relationships in the North East with new local BDM

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has expanded its specialist mortgages sales team with the news that Lee Isherwood has joined as business development manager for the…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallJune 5, 2024

HTB’s new criteria welcomes modern methods of construction and increases appetite for first-time landlords

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has expanded its specialist buy-to-let criteria to deliver greater support to both first-time landlords and those looking to invest in properties…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMay 23, 2024

New BDM hire for HTB in the capital

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has expanded its business development manager (BDM) team with the recruitment of Joseph Lethbridge. In his new role as BDM, Joseph…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallApril 25, 2024

HTB demonstrates commitment to the North with Bridging BDM

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Anthony Gorman as Bridging business development manager (BDM) for the North of England.   Anthony’s appointment is a move which…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyApril 18, 2024

HTB reveals new-look leadership team across its property divisions

Fast growing specialist lender, Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB), has today announced two senior appointments to underpin the bank’s position as the go-to lender throughout the…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallApril 18, 2024

HTB expands portfolio management team with senior hires

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has made two new hires, growing its portfolio management team with the recruitment of Victoria Baily and Graham Smith into significant…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 14, 2024

HTB grows development finance team with new relationship manager for London & South East

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the expansion of its development finance team as it welcomes Lucas Cutts into a new relationship manager.  Lucas has…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 4, 2024

Scott Apps takes ‘pivotal’ new head of distribution role at HTB

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Scott Apps as head of distribution within its development finance division, a new role created by…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 4, 2024

Rob Syrett becomes head of origination for development finance at HTB

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the promotion of Rob Syrett into its new head of origination role within its development finance team.  In his…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 4, 2024

New Flex tracker mortgage offers flexibility for HTB’s property investors

The product is available from today as a limited-edition, two-year discounted tracker across HTB’s buy-to-let and semi-commercial offerings.    Flex offers all the benefits of…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 28, 2024

HTB appoints head of specialist mortgages proposition in new pivotal role

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of David Stiff as its head of product & proposition within its specialist mortgages division, a new…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallFebruary 2, 2024

Hampshire Trust Bank Special Edition buy-to-let product max loan size increased to £25m

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has enhanced its Special Edition five-year fixed rate deal, which starts at 6.99%, by increasing its maximum loan to £25m from…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallJune 28, 2023

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints head of portfolio management

Hampshire Trust Bank has appointed John Archbold as head of portfolio management for its development finance division. John, who is a chartered surveyor, has over…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyNovember 18, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints development finance lending directors

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Rob Syrett and Jason Wilmot as lending directors within its development finance division.  Rob joins HTB…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyNovember 18, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints development finance lending director

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Barney Iles as Lending Director within its development finance division. Barney brings over nine years’ experience…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyNovember 18, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints managing director for specialist mortgages

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Chris Daly as managing director of its specialist mortgages division.  Chris was most recently head of…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyNovember 2, 2022

HTB relaunches Bridging proposition

The new team is in place to provide a truly bridging-focused offering. The team is led by Jamie Jolly, who has recently joined the bank…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyOctober 17, 2022

British Business Bank agrees ENABLE Build guarantee with Hampshire Trust Bank

It follows HTB’s previous ENABLE Guarantee, agreed in 2017, which has so far provided £342m in SME housebuilder funding and supported the building of 1547…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyOctober 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank Increases Maximum Loan Size Across Development Finance Offering

The change takes place with immediate effect. HTB specialises in residential and commercial development finance, offering creative and customised loans to experienced property professionals across…

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Posted byAllie WikeleyOctober 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank increases maximum loan size across Specialist Buy to Let ranges

The change takes place with immediate effect. HTB provides specialist buy-to-let mortgages for Limited Companies (Trading, SPVs and New SPVs), offshore entities, expats and foreign…

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Posted byGabi StarckAugust 4, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Business Development Manager for Central London

Becki joins HTB from Vida Homeloans where she was a Key Account Manager for Central London. Prior to that, she spent three years at Bank…

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Posted byGabi StarckAugust 4, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints lending manager for the North West of England

Malone joins HTB after spending three years at Shawbrook Bank. He will report to Andrea Glasgow, Head of New Business at HTB. He joined Shawbrook…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 26, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters development finance team with lending director appointments

Colin Ness, Richard Payne and Pranav Jain are the latest recruits to the lender as it continues to expand its proposition to property developers. Colin…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 25, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters development finance business development team with trio of appointments

Scott Apps has joined the bank as Business Development Director – Development Finance. He has over 13 years’ experience in financial services and was most…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints development finance lending director

He brings over 10 years’ experience in the development finance sector, following a long and successful career at NatWest. Andrew joined NatWest in Manchester as…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank unveils Bridge EPC Refurb product

Combining the benefits of a light refurbishment bridging product wrapped in a term loan, Bridge EPC Refurb provides the borrower with added benefits if the…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 14, 2022

Spotlighting the women of HTB

The 8th of March recognises International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme “Break…

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Posted byGabi StarckMarch 10, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank acquires Wesleyan Bank

On 28th February 2022, Wesleyan Bank Limited was acquired by Hampshire Trust Bank Plc. and is no longer part of Wesleyan Assurance Society. The move…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 2, 2022

HTB bolsters development finance division

The ambitious plans have been overseen by Alex Upton who is the newly appointed managing director of the Development Finance division. Prior to her appointment,…

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Posted byGabi StarckFebruary 3, 2022

Sally Wright joins HTB Specialist Mortgages as head of propositions

Sally Wright has joined Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) as head of propositions for the Specialist Mortgages division. She joins HTB from Vida Homeloans to work…

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Posted byScott AngusOctober 19, 2021

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Wes Baker as a BDM for the North of England  

Wes will report directly to Marcus Dussard, sales director at HTB and will be responsible for supporting HTB’s broker base across the Midlands and North…

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Posted byScott AngusOctober 13, 2021

Hampshire Trust Bank to acquire Wesleyan Bank

Hampshire Trust Bank plc (HTB), the fast growing specialist lender, has agreed to acquire 100% of Wesleyan Bank Limited from Wesleyan Assurance Society, the financial…

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Posted byScott AngusOctober 5, 2021

HTB Specialist Mortgages expands valuation panel with VAS Panel

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) Specialist Mortgages has widened their valuation panel with the appointment of VAS Panel to give additional support to brokers across their…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 10, 2021

HTB offers savings accounts on the Insignis Cash Platform

HTB is the latest bank to join the Insignis Cash platform and will offer savings deposit accounts to Insignis’ personal and SME clients. This offering…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 11, 2020

HTB provides £1.7m for complex development exit refinance

The 12-month facility, which was to refinance the remaining 7 flats of a 13 flat conversion of a PD scheme, enabled the client to enjoy…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 11, 2020

HTB launches corporate deposit solutions

The team will be led by Lionel Ross, who brings over a decade of experience in the industry to HTB.  Prior to joining HTB, Lionel…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages revamps Buy-to-Let and Semi-Commercial offering

The revisions are in response to feedback from its broker partners and provide clarity and simplification of the proposition. Its rate card now provides rates…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages completes £5.4m loan

The loan provided finance for a former magistrates’ court that has been converted into 30 apartments. The property, situated in the town centre, with excellent…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB chooses Ping Identity to improve security and customer experience

This forms part of HTB’s wider strategy to improve customer and broker experience by unifying credentials across all platforms. Ping Identity will enable secure access…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages completes £1.7m loan to purchase student accommodation property in the North East for a Kenyan investor

Alex Upton, Sales Director, Specialist Mortgages said: “It is simple for a bank to market foreign national lending, but seamless and sustainable delivery is another…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages launches 30-year interest only loans

Alex Upton, Sales Director, Specialist Mortgages said: “In response to demand, we have decided to extend our proposition so that brokers can offer their clients…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB ramps up digital agenda with investment in SnapLogic’s integration platform

The SnapLogic platform integrates new technologies, manages new data sources and develops new processes to reflect the evolving needs of the bank. SnapLogic’s machine learning…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJanuary 15, 2019

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters North of England offering with Leeds HQ

Since completing its first loan in September 2014, HTB’s Development Finance division has built a strong presence and reputation in London, the South East and…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJanuary 7, 2019

Hampshire Trust Bank selects MatsSoft as strategic technology partner

This technology enables digital innovation, process and customer experience improvements, accelerates mobility and achieves quality and compliance for the bank. The MatsSoft platform provides a…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignDecember 20, 2018

♫ On the tenth day of an enquiry, HTB gave to me; ♫ A completed case and a proc fee ♫

Although there is some distance still to go, the impact is already starting to be felt as evidenced by the announcement today of the completion…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignDecember 10, 2018

Savers trust challenger banks more than big banks, according to Hampshire Trust Bank survey

Moreover, 54% said trust in banking had improved since the financial crisis of 2008. This research provides a snapshot of the concerns, opinions and priorities…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignOctober 31, 2018

British Business Bank ENABLE Guarantee with Hampshire Trust Bank will help finance smaller housebuilders across the UK

This is the second time such a guarantee has been offered by the government-owned British Business Bank that is specifically targeted at boosting the SME…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignOctober 17, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank’s Specialist Mortgages division secures its biggest deal to date

Brokered by Landlord Mortgages, the facility, which has a LTV of 66%, will finance 56 units across 8 properties in East London. This will include…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignSeptember 27, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank funds historic house conversion and renovation in North Leeds

Three-storey Spenfield House is historically significant. Built in 1876 for the banker James Walker Oxley, the architect was George Corson, who designed other landmark buildings…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignSeptember 24, 2018

Charles McDowell to head up Specialist Mortgages Team at Hampshire Trust Bank

Charles has worked for Aldermore Bank since 2014, latterly as Commercial Director (Mortgages). He started his career at Deloitte. Charles will sit on HTB’s Executive…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJuly 5, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters property finance offering with senior appointment in the Midlands

Anil will be responsible for developing the Bank’s presence in key regional hubs across the Midlands, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire, in particular…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJune 20, 2018

Alex Upton to join Hampshire Trust Bank

Alex will be working closely with Matthew Wyles, the Bank’s recently appointed Chief Executive in shaping the bank’s push into specialist lending. Matthew Wyles said:…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJune 11, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank unveils improved mortgage LTVs, rates and loan sizes

In addition, it has increased the maximum loan size on these products to £5m. Larger transactions are considered on a case by case basis. As…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMay 31, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank enhances BTL and HMO lending criteria and expands Specialist Mortgages team to support brokers

As part of the enhancement, minimum interest cover ratio (ICR) thresholds for residential BTL portfolio landlords have been reduced to 125% for a company and…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMay 15, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank profit more than doubles as bank continues to grow

Results for the year ended 31 December 2017 Highlights Pre-tax profit on continuing activities increased to £9.9m (2016: £4.4m) Lending assets increased by 36% to…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMay 8, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank announces appointment of Matthew Wyles as its new CEO

This follows the announcement late last year that Mark Sismey-Durrant, who has been CEO since 2012, had decided to retire once his successor was in…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignApril 23, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank’s BTL and HMO LTV and loan size increases

In addition, a valuation refund of up to £1,000 has been introduced for loans over £1m. Full arrangement fees can be added to the loan,…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignApril 18, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank unveils new name for mortgage business reflecting broader offering

The bank launched into the mortgage sector two years ago. The name has been changed to Specialist Mortgages to reflect that the business has evolved…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMarch 27, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank wins Business Moneyfacts Award for second year in a row

Hampshire Trust Bank has won the Best Business Fixed Account Provider category of the Business Moneyfacts Awards for the second year in a row. The…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMarch 26, 2018

Personal Savings business receives service award

Feefo independently collects reviews from customers. According to Feefo, the Gold Trusted Award is its most prestigious accolade and is awarded for maintaining an average…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignFebruary 15, 2018
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