Santander | Exciting Updates for 2025!

Happy New Year! 

2024 was an amazing year for us, and we feel so lucky to have you as our partner —or a partner-to-be! To kick off the new year on the right foot, we’re super excited to share some updates about our product criteria. Here’s what’s new:

  • Reduced rates
  • AVM criteria got a big upgrade.
  • No more EICR requirements!
  • New 2-status plan introduced for both bridging and term loans.
  • Better rules for adverse credit: if an item of credit is 3 down but the balance is under £300 we will now ignore this for adverse calculations.
  • Increased 2nd charge loan size to £300k.
  • Express completion option is now available for all loans (additional costs apply).
  • Field Connect document collection service is ready to go (additional costs apply).
  • Minimum mortgage history for 2nd charges is now just 6 months (down from 12).
  • Holiday let criteria improved.
  • Equitable charges now available up to 70% LTV.

Additionally, we’ve made some administrative changes:

  • The Bridging default fee now set at 5%.
  • The discharge fee on all loans is £245.

We hope these changes make it even easier and more flexible for you and your clients!

We’ve also updated our product matrices, which you can download here:

Bridging Loan

Buy to Let

If you’d like to chat or need more details, Tim and Vicky, our amazing BDMs, are always happy to help. Just reach out to them directly anytime.