What's the forecast for other lenders following Metro Bank's move to reduce BTL loan minimum to £50k, and how will this affect the market for affordable investment properties?
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While Metro Bank's move to a £50k BTL loan minimum is positive, it's unlikely to trigger a widespread rapid shift from other mainstream lenders due to risk appetite, but it could slowly open up access to lower-value investment properties.
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Explore the impact of Metro Bank's £50k BTL loan minimum. Will other lenders follow, opening up affordable investment properties for UK landlords?
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