Specialist lender, Hope Capital Property Finance has secured its first funding line with Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB), marking a major step forward in the lender’s expansion across the UK bridging market.

The bilateral facility builds on recent enhancements the business has made to its existing funding line.  The additional funding will support Hope Capital Property Finance in financing a growing pipeline of residential, semi-commercial, and commercial property projects across the UK.

The facility represents a strategic step forward in the lender’s long-term growth, governance, and sustainability framework as the business celebrates its 15th year of operations.

Daisy Xu, Head of Structured Finance at HTB, said:

“We are pleased to support Hope Capital Property Finance at a pivotal point in their growth. Beyond strong underwriting capability, what stood out to us was their clarity of their long-term strategy in a market that continues to evolve.

This facility is designed not just to support their immediate pipeline, but to provide a scalable funding line as they establish their presence in the UK bridging sector. It also reflects our broader commitment to backing specialist lenders who demonstrate both consistency and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.”

Kate Cowan, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, added:

“Securing this standalone facility with HTB is a significant milestone for Hope Capital Property Finance. Even amid market uncertainties in the sector, we are stronger than ever, backed by clear governance, full transparency with our investors, and our largest team to date.”

Jonathan Sealey, Chief Executive Officer, added: 

“Building on our strongest year in 2025, and with the support of HTB, we are focused on accelerating growth in 2026, expanding our product offering, and maintaining the speed, flexibility, and reliability expected by our brokers and borrowers.”

Despite only entering the second quarter of 2026, Hope Capital Property Finance has reported exceptional growth, achieving a record team size with further recruitment underway. The firm has also expanded its dual representation solicitor panel, enhancing completion speed and delivering improved cost efficiencies for brokers and borrowers.

This latest funding agreement further strengthens the company’s position as a leading specialist lender in the UK bridging finance market and underpins its ambitions for continued scale and diversification in 2026 and beyond.

To find out more about Hope Capital Property Finance and its extensive product range call 0151 523 5998 or email: newdeals@hope-capital.co.uk