Keystone Property Finance has secured an additional funding line that it says will enable a significant increase in lending volumes and support further investment in technology and operations.
The new facility, provided by an international investment bank, sits alongside two existing long-term funding partnerships and strengthens the lender’s capacity to support a wider range of buy-to-let borrowers.
Keystone said the deal reflected confidence in both its lending proposition and the wider buy-to-let market, at a time when specialist lenders continue to play an important role in serving more complex landlord requirements.
In addition to increasing lending capacity, the additional capital will be used to accelerate Keystone’s digital roadmap and improve operational efficiency across the business.
DIGITAL AND OPERATIONAL INVESTMENT
Over the past 12 months, the lender has focused on streamlining processes and reducing friction for brokers and their landlord clients. Recent developments include a technology partnership with valuation panel management firm Method, aimed at speeding up valuations, including for more complex cases such as HMOs and multi-unit freehold blocks.
Keystone has also entered into a strategic partnership with LMS, expanding its panel of vetted solicitors for both limited company and personal name applications.
In parallel, it has implemented an AI-powered document labelling solution designed to reduce administrative workloads for brokers and shorten offer times.
David Whittaker, chief executive officer at Keystone Property Finance, said: “This new funding line marks a pivotal moment for us as a lender and is a clear vote of confidence not just in our business model, but also the long-term future of the buy-to-let market.
“With this additional capacity, we will not only be able to significantly scale our lending volumes but also support a much broader range of landlords in obtaining the finance they need.
“It will also allow us to accelerate our digital roadmap and further streamline our processes. This means we will be able to provide an even slicker service to brokers, helping us to cement our place as a leading lender in the specialist buy-to-let market.”
