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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
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.
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The Brightstar Group publishes first Annual ESG Report
As part of World Earth Day, the Brightstar Group has published its first ever ESG Report in what is believes will help set the benchmark for reporting on ESG within the Specialist Finance sector. The 2025 report shares significant insights in the achievements of the...
Mint Webinar – Showcasing our uniquely different approach.
Richard Showman, Head of Lending, shares how Mint’s uniquely different approach is delivering real results for both seasoned property investors and one-off developers.
Second Charge Watch: Time to form a new habit
Second Charge Watch: Time to form a new habit You don’t need to be an expert in second charge mortgages to offer them to your clients — just to spot the opportunity. ‘I don’t do second charges.’ It’s a phrase I continue to hear from brokers more often than...
£1.47M Mortgage for Home Movers with Complex Income
£1.47 million mortgage for home movers with complex incomeLarge Loan Case StudyStephanie Healey, Specialist Mortgage Consultant at Brightstar, recently secured a £1,476,450 part-and-part mortgage for a couple purchasing a £1,737,000 home in London. The application...
£2.61 million self-build loan
£2.61 million self-build loanLarge Loan Case StudyStephanie Healey, Specialist Mortgage Consultant at Brightstar, recently arranged a £2,610,000 self-build facility for a high-net-worth client looking to knock down their existing property and build their dream home....
£1M Bridging Loan for Management Buy-Out
£1M Bridging Loan for Management Buy-OutCase StudyLTV: 28% | Rate: 0.99% per month | Term: 18 months | Security: 45,000 sq/ft commercial space Commission to Broker: £10,000 Kit Thompson recently facilitated a £1,000,000 bridging loan to support a management buy-out...
£1.89M Refinance for Experienced Landlord with Added Family Member
£1.89 million refinance for an experienced landlord Large Loan Case StudyStacey Forrester, Specialist Mortgage Consultant at Brightstar, recently arranged a £1,888,700 Buy-to-Let (BTL) refinance facility for an experienced 81-year-old landlord. The client was looking...
£1.68M Refinance on 5-Unit Multi-Unit Freehold Block
£1.68M refinance on 5-unit multi-unit freehold blockLarge Loan Case StudyYiannis Constantinou, Specialist Mortgage Consultant recently secured a £1,680,000 refinance facility for a client against a 5-unit Multi-Unit Freehold Block (MUFB) operating as a Buy-to-Let. The...
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It is possible to maximise affordability, even with recent adverse
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WEBINAR: The Bank of Mum and Dad
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Semi-commercial gets competitive
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Limited company dominance shows as landlords get serious
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Securing a home amidst broken chains
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The demand is out there
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A hands-on approach to stretching affordability
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Increasing options for semi-commercial clients
