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Property Finance

Development Finance in 2025: What Borrowers Need to Know

Lender appetite for residential development finance has shifted considerably post-2023. We examine current LTV expectations, preferred structures and the regions attracting the most capital.

15 May 2025 · 6 min read
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Institutional Credit

Warehouse Credit Facilities: Structuring for Non-Bank Lenders

Warehouse credit lines remain one of the most efficient ways for specialist mortgage lenders to scale. We outline the key terms, lender expectations and common structuring approaches.

3 May 2025 · 8 min readRead
Growth Capital

Venture Debt vs. Growth Equity: Choosing the Right Capital Structure

For high-growth businesses approaching Series B and beyond, the choice between venture debt and growth equity has significant implications for dilution, runway and operational flexibility.

22 April 2025 · 5 min readRead
Market Commentary

UK Base Rate Outlook: Implications for Commercial Property Finance

With the Bank of England signalling a gradual easing cycle, we assess how fixed-rate and floating-rate commercial property loans are being priced — and what borrowers should consider now.

10 April 2025 · 4 min readRead
Cross-Border Finance

Cross-Border Property Finance: Structuring UK-to-Europe Transactions

UK-based developers and investors looking to fund European assets face a distinct set of lender preferences, regulatory requirements and currency considerations. Here is what you need to know.

28 March 2025 · 7 min readRead
Property Finance

Bridging Finance: When It Works — and When It Does Not

Bridging finance is widely misunderstood. We clarify when a bridge is the right tool, what lenders look for and the exit strategies that attract the most competitive pricing.

14 March 2025 · 5 min readRead
Institutional Credit

Forward Flow Agreements: A Primer for Specialist Lenders

Forward flow has emerged as a primary growth mechanism for specialist mortgage lenders seeking institutional-scale capital. We explain the structure, pricing dynamics and key negotiation points.

1 March 2025 · 6 min readRead
Growth Capital

Technology Sector Lending: How Debt Funds are Approaching SaaS Businesses

Private credit providers have become significant players in technology sector lending. We examine the metrics that matter most, typical structures and current market rates.

14 February 2025 · 5 min readRead
Market Commentary

Private Credit vs. Traditional Bank Debt: The 2025 Landscape

Private credit has continued to expand its market share at the expense of traditional bank lending. We compare pricing, flexibility, covenants and speed across both channels.

1 February 2025 · 7 min readRead
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