10 Questions with Steve Barber of Bridging Finance Solutions
After seven years in the fast-paced bridging world, he still finds the time to conquer mountains...
Katie-Jill Rowland speaks to Steve Barber, founder and Director of Bridging Finance Solutions...
1. How long have you been at Bridging Finance Solutions?
I set the company up in 2007 just after the market ”re-adjusted”.
B&C: And how did you first get involved in bridging?
Amongst other companies, I was involved in broking for 5 years. During that time, I worked with many bridging lenders and thought we could genuinely improve on the market offering.
2. What did you want to be when you were younger?
I didn’t know and still don’t..........
3. If you could do anything this weekend what would it be?
I’d be climbing a mountain, anywhere with good weather. In fact I am climbing a mountain this weekend, but can’t guarantee the weather bit!
B&C: And which mountain is that?
Scafell Pike
B&C: I see what you mean about the weather... perhaps an umbrella would be a good idea.
4. Do you support a particular football team?
Liverpool football Club. I’ve been a season ticket holder for too many years to remember...
5. What is the best aspect of your job? and what’s the worst?
Genuinely helping ongoing clients with successful & profitable projects. We tend to be a client rather than transaction led business.
B&C: And the worst?
Slow & ineffective solicitors who charge ‘Rolls Royce’ rates and deliver a ‘Smart Car’ service.
6. If you could choose an alternative career what would it be?
Anything to do with the outdoors. Mountain guide in Pyrenees sounds good to me.
7. Where’s your favourite place in the world?
The Lake District in the Summer... magnificent!
B&C: Anywhere in particular in the Lakes?
Keswick or the Langdale Valley
B&C: Don’t you get sick of all the tourists?
They tend to thin out the higher up you go..........
8. If you could swap lives with one person for a day who would it be?
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the explorer.
9. What would you put in room 101 if you had the chance?
Ivory Tower Civil Servants - Old fashioned common sense does not seem to be quite so common any longer.
10. What do you expect to happen in the short term lending industry over the next 12 months?
I expect that large new entrants will come and go as they realise that although on face value it looks a good sector, it requires people experienced in both property and finance to run successfully. These types of people are a rare breed particularly in such a small sector.
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