Latest specialist finance news

• 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

• Property opportunities demand bridging lenders who can ‘act decisively and reliably’ 23 October 2026

  Investors need more than competitive rates in today's market

• HTB completes £2.5m triple refinance for northern investor group 23 October 2026

  Funding released to support investor group's next acquisitions

• Hope Capital boosts Gunnercooke Scotland relationship with dual legal representation offering 23 October 2026

  New arrangement enhances Hope Capital’s Scottish lending proposition

• Pallas backs Tottenham industrial to resi development with £7.5m bridging loan 22 October 2026

  Loan refinances existing facility nearing term expiry

• ‘Larger and more sophisticated' deals create new opportunities for specialist lenders 22 October 2026

  Brokers increasingly seek flexible solutions for transactions

• Together hires banking executive as group lending director 22 October 2026

  New director to oversee credit, underwriting and development funding

• Roma makes key promotions across sales and people teams 22 October 2026

  New promotions support Roma’s growth ambitions and broker relationships