Masthaven Finance has formalised its return to the specialist lending market by joining the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) as a patron member.

The move marks an important milestone for the lender as it repositions itself in the sector following its transition away from banking. With a revised focus, Masthaven now offers a range of bridging, commercial and development finance products, designed to meet the increasingly complex requirements of property professionals and business borrowers alike.

Jim Baker, sales director for bridging and development at Masthaven Finance, said the lender was pleased to be re-entering the NACFB community “no longer as a bank, but as a true specialist property finance lender.”

He added: “Masthaven has always been big on building trusted relationships and delivering on our promises and we look forward to once again supporting NACFB members by helping their clients secure funding with confidence, even in complex or time-sensitive situations.

“Our goal is simple: to be responsive, reliable, and easy to deal with and that’s exactly what our specialist lending proposition is designed to do.”

Masthaven’s new offering includes regulated and unregulated bridging loans, first and second charge products, commercial bridging, heavy refurbishment loans, self-build funding, development finance and developer exit facilities. The proposition is underpinned by a transparent process, dedicated underwriting and a stated commitment to long-term partnerships with brokers.

The NACFB’s chief executive, Jim Higginbotham (pictured), welcomed the lender’s return, describing it as “a feather in our cap”.

He said: “I’m certain our members will value Masthaven’s commitment to supporting not only the intermediary channel but commercial borrowers across the UK property market.”