Mera Investment Management has teamed up with academics at the London School of Economics (LSE) to launch a first-of-its-kind study into the rise of non-bank lending in UK real estate – and brokers are being asked to take part.
The research, led by Professor Olmo Silva and Dr Ignacio Aravena-Gonzalez of LSE, will examine how private credit is reshaping property finance.
A new Broker Survey (open until early October) is at the heart of the project, capturing demand-side trends on everything from loan structures and interest rate expectations to asset classes and geographic focus.
UNDERWRITING STANDARDS
The report will combine broker insights with views from high-net-worth investors, alongside wider market data, to explore how non-bank lending is influencing underwriting standards, borrower behaviour and high-risk sectors.
Edward Matthews (main picture), CEO of Mera, said private credit was now firmly in the mainstream: “Institutional capital is stepping in to fill the gap left by banks – bringing both competition and liquidity. This research will help us better understand what that means for borrowers and the future of real estate funding.”
Professor Silva added that broker input will be critical: “Private credit is becoming a dominant force. We want to hear directly from brokers on the front line about the opportunities and risks they’re seeing.”
Brokers can complete the survey HERE.
