Latest specialist finance news

• Propp navigates lender setbacks to secure £400,000 deal 27 October 2026

  Funds will support home improvements and business investment

• Albatross announces FP Show Afterparty Raffle 27 October 2026

  Enhanced proc fees, golf day and trip away up for grabs

• UTB completes £35.5m bridge for London BTR 27 October 2026

  South West London scheme has a GDV of £51.1m

• Finova enters AI partnership with Leeds Building Society 27 October 2026

  Deal affords brokers three months’ free access to Agentic Supply

• Haydock Finance appoints new head of broker to drive growth 27 October 2026

  Appointment follows £1bn lending book milestone

• DCI completes £370,000 bridging deal for BMV acquisition 27 October 2026

  Full funding secured for discounted Luton purchase

• Atom Bank supports South Wales farm expansion with £6.1m finance 27 October 2026

  Bespoke package helps farm expand diversified operations

• Hope Capital doubles loan management capacity with Kennek integration 27 October 2026

  Technology frees staff to support brokers

• FCA restricts six Annex 1 lenders over AML control concerns 26 October 2026

  Annex 1 firms face increased FCA scrutiny

• ‘Your First Home’ raises homeownership hopes among young adults 26 October 2026

  Eligibility details remain key concern for many

• Majority of brokers warn lenders are failing to keep pace with borrower needs 26 October 2026

  Brokers say non-standard borrowers are the new norm

• Mortimer Street Capital partners with Recognise Bank on £7.1m loan for Bristol scheme 26 October 2026

  Development exit funding supports developer growth plans

• Abby Alexander: on the rise 23 October 2026

  After graduating in 2024, Abby Alexander moved straight into finance—putting her on the trajectory that has seen her promoted to Business Development Executive at TAB less than a year after joining as an internal sales specialist

• Dual representation: speed, costs and conflict 23 October 2026

  Having one law firm acting for lender and borrower can cut costs, time and nasty surprises—but it’s not suitable for all cases

• Where brokers fit 23 October 2026

  While lenders make the decisions on loans, they rely on broker intelligence. Clear alignment on roles and risks fosters stronger partnerships and drives faster completions

• A Broker’s Diary 23 October 2026

  From going it alone to the power of being part of a team, here’s what I’ve learned from both experiences

• Handing brokers the mic 23 October 2026

  Tighter criteria, weaker trust, and greater scrutiny are making deals harder to place. But as the market adjusts to mounting pressure, brokers discuss whether the shake-up will ultimately create a stronger, more stable sector

• FORTO Finance director urges landlord tax incentives in Budget 23 October 2026

  Budget proposals target housing supply and landlord incentives

• Specialist finance at a crossroads: Brokers call for change amid market upheaval 23 October 2026

  Front-line insights from a changing market

• TAB backs Welsh broker market with BDM promotion 23 October 2026

  Specialist lending support expands across Wales