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£660,000 Bridging loan before Christmas
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.
Bright Insights, December 2025
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£3,105,000 Commercial Loan for 5 storey offices
£3,105,000 Commercial loan for 5 storey officesLarge Loan Case StudyBrightstar successfully facilitated the purchase of a fully let, 5-storey commercial office building for £3,105,375. The finance was structured with a 75% LTV, secured at a competitive 7.89% 2-year...
£250,000 Second charge loan
£250,000 Second charge loanLarge Loan Case StudyThis client required £250,000 in funding to complete essential works on a residential property. The original builder had taken money for materials that were never purchased and left the project half-finished. Without...
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...
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Why finance needs menopausal women and men who get it
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Brokers offering bridging despite lack of sector knowledge
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Helping your clients tackle the rising cost of living
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Removing barriers to greater bridging growth
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The UK Specialist Lending Podcast episode 1
