Secure Trust Bank proposes to cease origination of new mortgage lending

By Bridging Loan Directory 7th January 2019

Secure Trust Bank has today entered into consultation on a proposal to cease origination of new Mortgage lending.

This action is being taken in light of the current economic climate, increased competition and pressures on the housing market.

Paul Lynam, pictured, Chief Executive Officer at Secure Trust Bank, commented:

“Market pressures show no sign of abating, with competition intensifying, as evidenced by increasing Loan to Value metrics and lower new lending margins. Having considered all of these factors, and whilst no final decision has been made, we are proposing to cease origination of new mortgage business until conditions become more favourable. This proposed course of action is consistent with our strategy of lending responsibly to build a long-term, sustainable business.”

The Mortgage business will continue to operate as normal through the consultation period and during the consultation period there will be no impact on existing mortgage customers or new applications in progress.

Paul continued:

“This has been a difficult decision to take and has absolutely no reflection on the professionalism and hard work of our mortgage colleagues or the many organisations they work in partnership with, – a fact that has recently been corroborated by wide ranging external recognition, including a five star award at the Financial Adviser Service Awards.”

Further information will be made available once the consultation process has concluded which we anticipate will be at the end of February.