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 […]
A decade later: 10 things I have learnt about the bridging finance industry over the past 10 years
A decade later: 10 things I have learnt about the bridging finance industry over the past 10 years As Hope Capital celebrates its 10th birthday, our CEO, Jonathan Sealey, discusses how the bridging market has evolved and what he has learnt about the industry, since establishing Hope Capital in 2011. I am so proud to […]
Beating the deadline with bridging
Beating the deadline with bridging In an article produced for Mortgage Introducer, our CEO Jonathan Sealey, discusses how bridging finance can be used to help brokers get their clients’ cases over the line before the stamp duty deadline at the end of September 2021. So, what is stamp duty land tax (SDLT)? Stamp duty is […]
Renovate your views on bridging loans for refurbishment
Add Your Heading Text Here In an article produced for FIBA Advantage Magazine, we discuss how investors and developers can use bridging finance to undertake light to heavy refurbishment projects. Bridging finance can be used by property investors, developers and businesses in a wide range of situations. At Hope Capital, we are a specialist provider […]
Bridging finance is more affordable than you think
Bridging finance is more affordable than you think In an article produced for FIBA Advantage magazine, we discusses the misconceptions of bridging finance and how it is fast becoming the first-choice solution for brokers and their clients’. Bridging finance is becoming the first-choice option for many property investors and developers. A bridging loan is a […]
Simplifying Development Exit Finance
Simplifying Development Exit Finance In this article for Business MoneyFacts, Hope Capital explains what development exit finance has to offer and why it has grown so much in popularity following the dual impact of Brexit and Covid-19 on the property market. What is development exit finance? Simply put, development exit finance is a short-term loan, […]
10 things I have learnt throughout the Covid-19 pandemic
10 things I have learnt throughout the Covid-19 pandemic As we reach the midway point of 2021, our CEO, Jonathan Sealey, reflects on what he has learnt and how Hope Capital faced the challenge of Covid-19 and weathered the storm. There is no doubt the pandemic has changed the patterns of daily and work […]
Bridging the gap to enable a buy-to-let mortgage
Bridging the gap to enable a buy-to-let mortgage In an article produced for FIBA’s Advantage magazine, we discuss how a bridging loan can be an enabler for a long-term Buy-To-Let mortgage. A bridging loan is a type of short-term finance, which enables a borrower to access cash extremely quickly. Given the short-term nature of […]
Why a bridging loan may be the best solution for borrowers
Why a bridging loan may be the best solution for borrowers There are many reasons why people choose to take out a bridging loan. Bridging loans solve problems for buyers because they offer many advantages, with one of the main features being the speed of application and receiving funds. For most people looking to access […]