Overcoming Challenges in the Residential Market with Steve Mannakee, West One

by Brightstar Financial | Jun 13, 2023 | Vlogs

Steve Mannakee, National Account Manager at West One provides insight into the residential market, and how a specialist lender such as West One can provide solutions to the current challenges in today’s market.

Brightstar Group expands Young Learners Programme and strengthens National Accounts team

Nov 18, 2025

The Brightstar Group has expanded its award-winning Young Learners Programme with the appointment of its first graduate apprentice, while also strengthening its national accounts team with a new internal business development manager. The group has hired Emma Burgess...

£125,000 Second charge loan

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£125,000 Second charge loan Case StudyRichard Barham, supported by Amy Schofield, secured a £125,000 second charge term mortgage for a client’s residential property. The loan was arranged at 40% LTV on an interest-only basis, with a rate of 8.64%. From submission on...

Community Projects at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Oct 16, 2025

Brightstars' Community Action Projects are still underway! Our next group of volunteers have been out in the community at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, lending their time & support for the benefit of others. This is all part of our Groups' ESG Plan - and a...

BrightTalks – Stewart Simpson, Second Charge Mortgage Specialist

Oct 15, 2025

Bright Talks Bright Talks is our behind-the-scenes video series, giving you a closer look at the people who power our business. In each episode, we speak with team members from across the company to learn more about their roles, their teams, and what drives their...

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Overcoming Challenges in the Residential Market with Steve Mannakee, West One

Brightstar Group expands Young Learners Programme and strengthens National Accounts team

£125,000 Second charge loan

Community Projects at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

BrightTalks – Stewart Simpson, Second Charge Mortgage Specialist

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