Development finance

NACFB impact report highlights brokers’ vital role in SME finance

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has released its annual impact report,...

Arc & Co. arranges £27.5m Coutts loan for airport hotel refinancing

Arc & Co. recently arranged a £27.5m facility to refinance the Bristol Airport Hampton...

HTB provides £11.9m facility for Sheffield city centre conversion

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has provided an £11.9 million development finance facility to support...

Wales Pension Partnership and Pluto Finance partner to fund affordable housing in Wales

The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) has partnered with specialist lender Pluto Finance to provide...

Pivot welcomes new relationship manager

Specialist bridging and development finance lender Pivot has added Georgie Crocker to its expanding...

Merryoaks arranges £5.9m Essex development deal

Merryoaks Property Finance has announced the completion of a £5.9m development loan with United...

United Trust Bank appoints senior director

United Trust Bank (UTB) is supporting housebuilders and developers operating in the South of...

Blackfinch Property finances sustainable mixed-use commercial development

Blackfinch Property has provided a £2.1 million development loan to initiate the first phase...

Mera funds Greyfriars House acquisition in Reading

Real estate lender Mera Investment Management has provided an acquisition facility to enable the...

Inspired Lending provides £4m redevelopment loan for Grade II-listed portfolio

Specialist lender Inspired Lending has completed a £4 million structured funding facility for the...

Black & White Bridging completes £8m loan for Birmingham development

Black & White Bridging has completed its largest loan so far, totalling £8 million. The...

Pivot Finance provides £3m bridge for Southampton student accommodation development

Pivot Finance has provided a £3m land bridge facility to support the acquisition of...

HTB provides Homes by Honey with £25m facility

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has structured a £25 million revolving facility to support the...

Colenko appoints business development manager for London & South

Colenko has appointed Lee Moran as a business development manager (BDM), covering London and...

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Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

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For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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The Right Mortgage announces details of 10th Anniversary National Training Event

The Right Mortgage has confirmed details for its flagship National Training Event, set to...

Cirencester Friendly pays out £10m in income protection claims in 2024

Cirencester Friendly maintained its claims payment record in 2024, paying 95.8% of income protection...

Keychain launches AI-powered document analysis tool for mortgage brokers

Keychain, a digital platform designed to help mortgage and protection brokers streamline client onboarding,...

Brokers using specialist lenders for HNWI cases

The majority of brokers use specialist lenders to place more complex cases including high-net-worth...