By Raphael Benggio, Head of Lending – Bridging Finance, MT Finance What is bridging finance? Bridging finance is a short-term loan designed to ‘bridge’ a financial gap until a long-term funding solution can be arranged. These loans are typically secured against a property or other tangible assets. Unlike traditional mortgages or business loans, bridging …
The latest Bridging Trends data reveals the UK bridging finance market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, maintaining robust lending volumes and notable improvement in operational efficiency. A key takeaway is the significant 23% drop in average completion times going from 58 days to 47 days. This reflects a positive shift in the market, with lenders …
The latest Bridging Trends data reveals that Q3 2024 marked a significant period of growth and efficiency in the bridging finance market. Despite the traditional summer slowdown, lenders experienced a notable uptick in lending volumes, coupled with a significant improvement in operational efficiency. MT Finance compiles Bridging Trends, a quarterly index that compiles data from …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, provide support to women with breast cancer and highlight how early screening can significantly improve the chances of a successful outcome. In honour of this, we had the privilege of partnering with Prevent Breast Cancer charity to host a health talk on breast cancer …
In the fast-paced world of property investment, opportunities come and go in the blink of an eye. This is especially true for below market value (BMV) property purchases which are rare gems savvy property investors and portfolio landlords are always on the lookout for. Often, BMV properties spring up at the speed of light and …
With the recent lowering of both buy-to-let and residential mortgage rates, savvy landlords and investors are turning to their existing assets to help raise capital. Here’s how specialist lenders can support them. lower but not low enough? The Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate to 5% in August – the first …
Released earlier today, the Q2 2024 Bridging Trends data shows that contributor gross lending rose for the fourth consecutive quarter. Hitting £201.8 million, this is a 2.9% increase on Q1’s £196.2 million and the highest Q2 figure since Bridging Trends records began in 2015. Compiled by us here at MT Finance, this quarterly infographic acts …
The weather may not be quite up to scratch but there’s no denying that summer is well and truly here – if only in spirit. With holidays on the horizon for many people, now is the time for sun, sea and sand. As the annual pilgrimages to warmer climes begin, this can often result in …
As we approach the upcoming general election, landlords and investors like yourself may be concerned with its impact on the property market. After all, any major political event has the potential to influence the economy and housing market. Other worries that may be on your mind include the possibility of even stricter lending criteria from …
Earlier today, the latest Bridging Trends data was released. Compiled by us here at MT Finance and covering the first three months of 2024, they show that contributors transacted £196.2 million in bridging loans during this timeframe, maintaining momentum from Q4 2023’s £195.5 million. These quarterly figures act as a snapshot of the UK bridging …
