Understanding our residential criteria
A plain-language summary of how we assess residential cases, from LTV bands to income evidence.
Read guide →Search complex criteria, packaging requirements and document checklists in plain English. Designed for brokers who don’t have time to dig through PDFs.
These sections mirror the content the AI assistant is trained on. Each tile can link to your detailed criteria pages or documents.
Max LTVs, stress rates, income multiples and background BTL.
Lending policyAge limits, residency, credit profile, number of applicants.
EligibilityEmployed, self-employed, contractors, bonus & overtime.
IncomeFlats, houses, new build, above commercial, HMOs.
SecurityWhat underwriters expect on first submission.
PackagingComplex income, adverse, unusual property or structures.
SpecialistOutline the case in a simple form and our team will confirm eligibility or suggest alternatives.
Launch case submission →Affordability calculators, BTL stress tools and downloadable application forms.
View all tools →Speak with our intermediary support team or your local BDM for live case queries.
Contact support →Short, broker-focused content that AI can also reference.
A plain-language summary of how we assess residential cases, from LTV bands to income evidence.
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Reduce back-and-forth with underwriting by sending everything we need first time.
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How we stress test BTL, view background portfolios and treat limited company structures.
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