Ortus Secured Finance

Ortus Secured Finance is a UK-based bridging loan lender. The lending criteria for their bridging loan products, is as follows:

1. Loan Purpose: The loan must be for a property-related purpose, such as purchasing, refinancing, or developing a property.

2. Property Type: Ortus Secured Finance provides loans for a range of property types, including residential, commercial, and semi-commercial properties, as well as land and development sites.

3. Loan Amount: The minimum loan amount is £100,000, and there is no maximum loan amount.

4. Loan Term: The loan term is typically between 1 and 24 months, although longer terms may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

5. Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio: Ortus Secured Finance may lend up to 75% of the property’s open market value (OMV) for first charge loans, and up to 70% of the OMV for second charge loans.

6. Repayment Strategy: Borrowers are required to have a clear and viable exit strategy for repaying the loan, such as selling the property, refinancing with a mainstream lender, or using other sources of funds.

7. Borrower Requirements: Ortus Secured Finance considers borrowers with a range of backgrounds and circumstances, including individuals, limited companies, partnerships, and trusts. Borrowers must be over 18 years of age and have a UK bank account.

8. Credit History: Ortus Secured Finance will assess the borrower’s credit history, although adverse credit may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

9. Fees and Charges: Borrowers will be responsible for paying various fees and charges, such as arrangement fees, valuation fees, legal fees, and exit fees. These will vary depending on the loan product and borrower circumstances.