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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. 

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...

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Community Projects at our local Food Bank

Community Projects at our local Food Bank

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

£2,092,000 Buy-to-let Purchase for a HNW Ex-pat

£2,092,000 Buy-to-let Purchase for a HNW Ex-pat

£2,092,000 Buy-to-let Purchase for a HNW Ex-patCase StudyYiannis Constantinou, assisted by Rachel Smith, successfully structured a £2,092,020 buy-to-let facility for a high-net-worth, ex-pat client.The client was acquiring three premium apartments, each valued at...

The Interview… Andrew Cappaert, Group Head of National Accounts

The Interview… Andrew Cappaert, Group Head of National Accounts

The Intermediary speaks with Andrew Cappaert, Group Head of National Accounts at Brightstar Financial, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of specialist lending. Could you tell us a bit more about your role as Group Head of National Accounts at Brightstar...

Pebbles for the community

Pebbles for the community

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Pebbles for the Community During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the Brightstar Group Team will be painting pebbles for the community. Workshops will be led by the Mental Health First Aid Team and all team members will be...

Brightstars Mentally Healthy Breakfast

Brightstars Mentally Healthy Breakfast

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Eating yourself mentally healthy! During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the Brightstar Group will be treating the team to a delicious and nutritious breakfast, aimed at supporting good mental health.  For centuries we have known...

Painting Pebbles for the Community

Painting Pebbles for the Community

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Painting Pebbles for the Community During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the Brightstar Group Team will be painting pebbles for the community. Workshops will be led by the Mental Health First Aid Team and all team members will be...

Brightstar Group Community Action Project

Brightstar Group Community Action Project

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK The Brightstar Group is marking and supporting Mental Health Awareness Week on 12th-18th May, continuing to raise awareness and encourage openness across the business around the issue of mental health.  In 2025 the theme is ‘Community’ and...

  • 11 December 2023

    New product structures offer hope to Buy to Let investors

  • 11 December 2023

    Using bridging to get people moving

  • 11 December 2023

    New year, new space

  • 11 December 2023

    It is possible to maximise affordability, even with recent adverse

  • 13 November 2023

    WEBINAR: The Bank of Mum and Dad

  • 4 October 2023

    Semi-commercial gets competitive

  • 4 October 2023

    Limited company dominance shows as landlords get serious

  • 4 October 2023

    Securing a home amidst broken chains

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