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The Brightstar Group supports Mental Health Awareness Week with a range of community focused activities
The Brightstar Group will be marking and supporting Mental Health Awareness Week between 12th and 18th May, continuing to raise awareness and encourage openness across the business around the issue of mental health. The Mental Health Foundation has hosted Mental...
£2,275,000 Regulated Bridge for a Property Chain Break
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 power of flexible bridging finance
The power of flexible bridging financeCase StudyLoan Amount: £530,000 | LTV: 60% | Rate: 0.85%Structure: Two separate lending facilities with the same lenderTiming: 4 weeks to completion The clients existing property and our main lending security was in rural Scotland...
Smart Bridging Solution for a Complex Semi-Commercial Asset
Smart Bridging Solution for a Complex Semi-Commercial AssetCase StudyA borrower needed to refinance an overdue commercial loan, consolidate debts, and settle redundancy payments while awaiting an asset sale exit. With probate delays due to a shareholder’s passing and...
5% Deposit Mortgage for First-Time Buyer with Adverse Credit
5% Deposit Mortgage for First-Time Buyer with Adverse CreditCase StudyLoan: £229,250 LTV: 95% Introducer Commission: £1,197 A first-time buyer with a 5% deposit faced multiple challenges: recent arrears, two small CCJs, high LTV (95%), and a concrete construction...
Bright Insights, March 2025
Securing £100k without costly remortgage penalties
Securing £100,000Without costly remortgage penaltiesCase StudyThis client needed £100,000 for debt consolidation and home improvements but faced a major challenge: £25k early repayment charge if they remortgaged Locked into a low-rate mortgage Lender didn't allow...
7-Bed HMO Capital Raise
7-Bed HMO Capital RaiseSecured despite adverse credit.Case StudyThis client was looking to capital raise on their 7-bed HMO, valued at £950,000, to expand their BTL portfolio. They needed 70% LTV, but there was a challenge – Adverse Credit Issues: Status 3 on a credit...
£1.5 Million Bridging Loan for a Grade II Listed Manor House
£1.5M Bridging Loanfor a Grade II Listed Manor HouseCase StudyThis client needed fast and flexible funding to secure their dream primary residence. However, the security property – a stunning Grade II listed manor house estate spanning 23 acres, with multiple...
Trends to Watch in 2025 – With Rob Jupp & Tanya Elmaz
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The specialist remortgage market is ready for your clients right now…
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How to reach the top in the world of property finance
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How bridging can help the growing number of downsizers
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Good advisers will ‘win out’ but more ‘inconsistent lending decisions’ being made
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Plan ahead to put your clients and your business in a stronger position
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Now is the time to engage with the specialist market
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Working together to beat the uncertainty
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The PDR opportunity for investors
