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October 2025 / 10:57 am

£125,000 Second charge loan

Our team of commercial finance experts were able to secure terms with a challenger bank who offered 60% LTV against a purchase price of £2m, at a rate of 3.12% plus BBR. 

Community Projects at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Community Projects at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

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

BrightTalks – Stewart Simpson, Second Charge Mortgage Specialist

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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£125,000 Second charge loan

£125,000 Second charge loan

£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

Community Projects at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

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

BrightTalks – Stewart Simpson, Second Charge Mortgage Specialist

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...

BrightTalks – Stephanie Healey, Specialist Mortgage Consultant

BrightTalks – Stephanie Healey, Specialist Mortgage Consultant

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...

BrightTalks – Gina Blagden, Group Head of Sales

BrightTalks – Gina Blagden, Group Head of Sales

Welcome to 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...

£45,000 Roof replacement secured with a second charge mortgage

£45,000 Roof replacement secured with a second charge mortgage

£45,000 Roof replacement secured with a second charge mortgage  Case StudyWith their 100-year-old home's roof beginning to fail and an urgent £45,000 repair bill looming, the clients were faced with a serious challenge. Their existing mortgage - a £236,421 loan with...

Community Projects at our local Food Bank

Community Projects at our local Food Bank

Brightstars' Community Action Projects are underway! Our 13th volunteer has been out in the community at our local food bank, lending his time & support for the benefit of others. This is all part of our Groups' ESG Plan - and a development from Mental Health...

  • 16 October 2025

    Community Projects at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

  • 23 July 2025

    Community Projects at our local Food Bank

  • 8 July 2025

    Community Projects at our local Food Bank

  • 25 June 2025

    Community Projects at our local Food Bank

  • 24 June 2025

    Community Projects at our local Animal Sanctuary

  • 5 June 2025

    Community Projects at our local Food Bank

  • 4 June 2025

    The Interview… Andrew Cappaert, Group Head of National Accounts

  • 15 May 2025

    Pebbles for the community

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