The lender has used VAS Panel’s valuation panel management service since 2017 to ensure relevant third-party valuers are instructed based on location, deal type and value.

With approximately 80% of reports returned within seven days, it has enabled both companies to introduce efficiencies, assisting the flow of money from application to completion.

“Our dedicated team work seamlessly with our panel technology to not only de-risk the valuation process, but to ensure this step of the lending process is completed as quickly and thoroughly as possible to help deliver quicker drawdown times,” commented Graham Moore, managing director at VAS Panel (pictured above).

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He added that the efficiencies have been delivered through open and honest dialogue and by challenging each other.

“But that journey doesn’t end here, we will continue to work collaboratively to minimise this timeframe still further.”

Mark Standley, national commercial director at Assetz Capital, said: “The care, attention, support and personalised service we receive from VAS has been invaluable in helping us to successfully manage huge demand for the government’s CBILS scheme ahead of various deadlines since last summer. 

“Going forward, with a refreshed and sharpened proposition, the relationship now facilitates a high volume of transactions through timely efficient bridging, alongside our funding for larger value development loans and commercial mortgages up to £10m.”