The new range will offer interest-only, repayment, and part-and-part options.

The new proposition is aimed at property professionals seeking to provide housing for vulnerable people.

The lender has integrated bridging finance and buy-to-let into a single process.

The lender has hired two senior relationship managers and an assistant relationship manager.

One in five investors are considering using an adviser for the first time.

Scottish Bridging Loans offers coverage across the entire country, including the Highlands and Islands, without any postcode restrictions.

The two-year product enables investors to service a portion of the loan, with the remaining interest retained and payable on redemption.

Its introductory fixed rate has been reduced from 6.99% to 6.49% for a limited time only.

Interest-only customers are continuing to redeem on or ahead of schedule.

IMLA says the wide-ranging regulation that was put in place in response to the financial crisis has hindered first-time buyers.