Opinion

Budget will provide clarity to commercial customers

2 days ago After the difficulties of the last few years, it’s been encouraging to see interest from SMEs in raising the funds they need to expand and grow has returned over the last year.

How brokers can diversify their income stream with bridging

4 days ago The speed and ease of taking out a bridging loan is one of the product’s greatest features.

The Bottom Line: Bridging proc fee imbalances, deal delays, and undermining trust

1 week ago In the complex world of the mortgage intermediary market, numerous nuances, challenges, and points of deliberation constantly arise.

OPINION: How finish & exit can get clients over the line

2 weeks ago Among the various types of bridging finance available, Finish & Exit has become a niche yet important solution for developers nearing the completion of their projects.

OPINION: Demand for commercial mortgages points to more diversified property portfolios

2 weeks ago Appetite for commercial finance is increasing as property investors and landlords seek ways to navigate the higher interest rate environment by diversifying their portfolios in search of greater yield

OPINION: UK commercial property remains a robust asset class

1 month ago As we move towards the final months of 2024, the UK commercial property market continues to demonstrate resilience, bolstered by various positive economic indicators, and should end the year in better

Driving progress in bridging and development lending

1 month ago There’s lots going on at the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA), following our rebranding from the ASTL earlier this year.

OPINION: Bridging lenders need to prove that adverse credit doesn’t need to hold borrowers back

1 month ago The specialist lending industry, once again, is set to prove its worth in the property market. Across the economy, there are signs of recovery. Inflation is finally under control, and interest rates a

When is bridging finance the ideal fix for property purchases?

1 month ago Bridging finance could form part of a financial solution in many situations where a short-term loan is needed. With a 12-month average term, the majority of cases could complete in only 58 days.

Supporting the increasingly diverse SME sector

2 months ago If you rely on the TV and radio for your understanding of British business, then you could be forgiven for assuming that large corporations are the be-all and end-all of the UK economy.

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