The lender said it was targeting its criteria to support cases which advisers may see as less straightforward, or extra-ordinary.
Rental yields on residential buy-to-let properties stood at an average of 5.3% across England.
The bank launched its new criteria to reflect that the government’s COVID Alert Level being reduced to Level 3.
Shaid Luqman is believed to have fled from Manchester to Pakistan with millions of pounds in cash in June 2011.
The move follows the reintroduction of physical valuations in England last month.
The ARLA Propertymark May Private Rented Sector (PRS) found that many landlords have chosen not to increase rents in an effort to recognise the financial difficulties facing many tenants.
Mortgages for Business said 30% of property investors are now taking out a buy-to-let remortgage with a view to expanding their portfolio and growing their cash reserves.
The tool helps landlords and property investors to evaluate potential acquisitions as well as evaluating the potential performance of their existing portfolio for both the short-term and the long-term.
The appointment will increase MAFs agriculture and construction exposure.
Liam Lawlor, Graham Macaulay and Donna-Louise House all take up new roles.