Recognise Bank increases residential bridging finance to 80% LTV and introduces AVMs

Recognise Bank, the SME property lending Bank, has today increased its loan-to-value (LTV) on residential bridging finance from 75% to 80% with immediate effect

Related topics:  Bridging,  Criteria
Editor | Modern Lender
6th August 2026
Luke Watson

Recognise Bank, the SME property lending Bank, has today increased its loan-to-value (LTV) on residential bridging finance from 75% to 80% with immediate effect.

In addition, the Bank has introduced the use of short-form and automated valuations (AVMs) on selected residential bridging cases, helping to streamline customer journeys and improve speed of service.

The Bank’s bridging proposition supports a wide range of residential and commercial property types, including buy-to-let portfolios, HMOs, mixed-use and semi-commercial assets, commercial investment properties and owner-occupied businesses with rates starting from 0.77% per month.

The bridging solutions across residential and commercial assets allow a range of scenarios such as light refurbishment, development exits, auction purchases and time-sensitive transactions. 

Recognise Bank continues to build on its strong growth, expanding its lending proposition and operational capability to support more brokers, property professionals and SMEs across the UK.

Luke Watson, Director of Intermediary Sales and Lending at Recognise Bank said:

“We can now support up to 80% LTV on the right residential bridging opportunities, providing greater leverage and helping clients access more of the capital they need to achieve their objectives.

“Our enhanced LTV offering is designed for well-presented residential properties with strong appeal to owner-occupiers and investors and that can be readily marketed and sold if required.”

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