Precise Mortgages expands heavy refurbishment criteria supported by new specialist bridging team

09 February 2024

Precise Mortgages, part of the OSB Group, has widened its scope for heavy refurbishment cases as well as announcing their dedicated bridging team.

The bridging proposition for heavy refurbishment (tier 2) will now support projects such as:
• Conversions from commercial into residential (up to 4 units)
• Residential conversions into HMOs now up to 10 lettable rooms

A specialist bridging sales team has also been created to not only supporting brokers with their bridging enquiries but also to provide support throughout the process to completion as well as post offer services.

Marc Callaghan, Head of Specialist Finance, OSB Group, said “I am delighted to be announcing our dedicated bridging team alongside expansion in our heavy refurbishment offering in Precise Mortgages. Our expert team are well-versed in bridging and the potential complexities that can appear with this type of finance and will be on hand to support brokers and customers throughout their bridging journey.

“With popularity increasing in co-living arrangements, now is the ideal time for us to be widening our criteria for heavy refurbishment cases in Precise Mortgages, to help brokers support their customers with varied financing options. The co-living sector has almost trebled since 2019 and there are now 25,021 units across the UK* classed as co-living.”

Sam O’Neill, Head of Bridging, Clifton Private Finance, added “It’s great news for the bridging industry that Precise Mortgages have broadened their Refurbishment bridging criteria. Precise are already a key lending partner for us when we are looking at Refurbishment bridging for our clients and this enhancement to their criteria will offer more options to not only our clients but also the wider industry.

The addition of offering conversions from commercial property into residential at competitive pricing along with having the ability to support the client with the refurbishment costs on a staged drawdown basis is evidence that Precise Mortgages are listening to their brokers feedback.

We have always had great support from Precise Mortgages, both from the underwriting team and our dedicated Specialist Finance Account Manager. Their experience and support is vital to us getting the best possible outcomes for our clients.”