Bridging Finance News Round-Up | 26–29 May 2026

By Bridging Loan Directory 29th May 2026

It’s been another busy week across the bridging and specialist finance market, with continued lender expansion, development finance activity, operational investment and product refreshes across the sector.

Highlights included Shawbrook launching a dedicated PBSA finance proposition, OakNorth providing a loan-on-loan facility to Gold Funding, and SHC Capital and Ortus Secured Finance completing a £39m London portfolio bridging loan in just 15 days.

This week on Bridging Loan Directory we published 36 stories covering bridging finance deals, lender appointments, market insight, development funding and operational trends across the specialist finance sector.

Here’s your full weekly digest.

People Moves

Glenhawk appoints Rhys Evans as Business Development Manager
Glenhawk has strengthened its intermediary support team.

Black & White Bridging appoints Jason Shead as Director of Risk & Governance
The lender has expanded its governance and risk capability.

Rob Lankey promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at Afin Bank
Afin Bank has announced a senior commercial leadership promotion.

Watts Commercial Finance appoints Daniel Jones to strengthen South West presence
The brokerage has expanded regional coverage.

Loans Warehouse expands bridging team following record Q1 growth
The firm has expanded its bridging operation following strong growth.

Together appoints James Steadman as Corporate Sales Director for the Midlands
Together has strengthened its regional corporate sales presence.

Somo appoints Victoria Barnard as Head of Networks & Clubs
Somo has expanded its intermediary engagement capability.

Ben Nichols succeeds Tim Parkes as RAW Capital Partners CEO
RAW Capital Partners has announced a leadership transition.

Delancey appoints Emma Murray as Director of Capital Strategies
Delancey has strengthened its capital strategies team.

Investec Real Estate delivers £922m as syndication platform surpasses £1bn
Investec highlighted continued syndication platform growth.

MT Finance hosts charity football festival at Emirates Stadium
MT Finance hosted a charity event supporting industry fundraising.

Deal Activity

Ampla Finance funds £300k inheritance tax shortfall ahead of deadline
The facility supported an inheritance tax payment deadline.

Redwood completes £1m Scottish portfolio refinance through new lending platform
Redwood completed a refinance using its updated platform.

SHC Capital and Ortus complete £39m London portfolio bridge in 15 days
A large London portfolio refinance completed within 15 days.

Grosvenor Funding completes four-day refinance to protect client’s onward mortgage
A time-sensitive refinance completed within four days.

Recognise Bank completes £1.5m bridge for Canterbury mixed-use acquisition
Funding supported a mixed-use acquisition.

ScotLend completes £1.3m Norfolk bridging loan refinance in eight days
The refinance completed within eight days.

Charles Street Finance backs £2.7m Anglesey waterside homes development
Funding supports a residential waterside development.

Mortimer Street Capital secures £3.6m Cambridge refurbishment loan with London Credit
The facility supports a refurbishment scheme in Cambridge.

Industry News

ModaMortgages expands buy-to-let range with new five-year fixed products
ModaMortgages has expanded its fixed-rate range.

Magnet Capital unveils new brand and website
The lender launched a refreshed digital identity.

MBE North 2026 reveals seminar programme for Manchester event
The event programme has been announced for MBE North 2026.

Hampshire Trust Bank launches Relationship Manager model for specialist mortgages
HTB has introduced a new relationship-led model.

Bluecroft Finance joins Cornerstone lender panel
Bluecroft has joined the lender panel.

GoldenTree launches new website and refreshed digital brand
GoldenTree has refreshed its branding and website.

Shawbrook launches dedicated PBSA finance proposition
Shawbrook has launched a purpose-built PBSA offering.

FD Commercial highlights growing demand for regulated bridging and auction finance
The brokerage highlighted rising borrower demand.

ModaMortgages expands buy-to-let range with new two-year fixes
Additional fixed-rate products have been added.

Shawbrook and TML cut buy-to-let rates and expand product range
The lenders announced pricing and product changes.

OakNorth provides loan-on-loan facility to Gold Funding
OakNorth has provided a new funding facility.

InterBay refreshes commercial range with lower rates and greater broker flexibility
InterBay has updated its commercial proposition.

Wey Bridging Finance launches bridging loan rates from 0.95%
Wey Bridging Finance has launched new pricing.

Opinion

Why certainty and transparency matter more in bridging finance
Damien Druce at Black & White Bridging explores why transparency and certainty are becoming increasingly important within specialist lending.

Insight

Why bridging lenders are focusing more on execution certainty
Tony Sanchez, Founder of Bridging Loan Directory, explores the growing emphasis on execution certainty and operational delivery across the market.