NatWest for Intermediaries has removed its higher credit score requirement for higher-earning customers.

The lender said it hopes this will let more broker customers buy a home.

Last month NatWest for Intermediaries increased its loan-to-income multiple from 5.5x to 6x for 75% LTV and below for customers with a sole income of £75,000+, or a joint income of £100,000+.

The lender has now removed its higher credit score requirement.

The firm added: “We’ve now removed our higher credit score requirement, which could mean more customers will be eligible for our enhanced LTIs as standard, subject to income, LTV and affordability, and support more consistent Agreement in Principle lend outcomes.”

The new LTI enhancements will only apply to new applications submitted from 25 February and cannot be updated on existing applications.