We can’t guarantee what’s around the corner, but we can guarantee one thing…
We can’t guarantee what’s around the corner, but we can guarantee one thing… Article provided by Jonathan Sealey, CEO at Hope Capital for use in The Intermediary In the wake of raised rising interest rates from the Bank of England (BoE), many lenders are feeling the pressure and subsequently, putting their fixed rates out of […]
Why switching to another product with the same lender is a smart move
Why switching to another product with the same lender is a smart move Article provided by Kate Cowan, Chief Financial Officer at Hope Capital for use in Bridging & Commercial. Countless lenders and various products can make it feel like quite the challenge for a broker who is looking to source the best bridging loan […]
Have faith in the short-term market!
Have faith in the short-term market! Article provided by Jonathan Sealey, CEO at Hope Capital for use in Specialist Lending Solutions. From crumbling house prices to lack of confidence, the property market currently seems like quite a gloomy place. But underneath it all, you have the specialist short-term market… While it may seem the economy […]
A beginner’s guide to AVM and Desktop valuations
A beginner’s guide to AVM and Desktop valuations A question we are often asked at Hope Capital is what the difference is between an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) and a Desktop Valuation. Thanks to the continuing growth of technology and processes, there are now a range of valuation models available in the lending market to […]
A brighter future ahead for commercial businesses
A brighter future ahead for commercial businesses In an article produced for Business Moneyfacts, we talk about how the last two years have impacted commercial businesses and how they can now start to see a brighter future ahead. A state of flux. That’s the only way to describe the situation many commercial businesses found themselves […]
Why a guaranteed option has never been so important to brokers and borrowers
Why a guaranteed option has never been so important to brokers and borrowers Uncertainty. A word we are all far too familiar with now. Over the past few years, uncertainty has been used on a regular basis, whether associated with Brexit, Covid-19, or during other periods. However, the uncertainty we are facing in the current […]
Homes Under the Hammer – bridging loans for auction purchases
Homes Under the Hammer – bridging loans for auction purchases In an article produced for Bridging Loan Directory, we discuss how bridging loans can be used to cover the cost of buying property at auction. Buying property at auction is a very attractive prospect for many property investors – from the fast bidding to […]
Refurbishment loans: maximising investment opportunities in 2022
Refurbishment loans: maximising investment opportunities in 2022 In an article produced for Mortgage Introducer, we discuss how the high demand for loans which enable refurbishment projects will continue into 2022. What will 2022 bring? That’s the question on everyone’s lips at the moment. Reflecting on all that happened in 2021, it most certainly wasn’t the […]
The importance of finding an experienced bridging lender
The importance of finding an experienced bridging lender In an article produced for FIBA Advantage magazine, we discuss how vital it is for brokers to find and use an experienced specialist lender. A bridging loan is a type of short-term finance, which enables a borrower to access funds extremely quickly. Bridging loans have many advantages, […]
Unwrapping the benefits of brokers using packagers and distributors
Unwrapping the benefits of brokers using packagers and distributors In an article produced for Financial Reporter, we discuss the benefits of brokers using packagers and distributors. For brokers, the role of a packager and distributor is to help you place your difficult cases and give you access to products, criteria and lenders who are not […]