New lender Vanguard Bridging launches

By David Craik 13th January 2025

Two Industry veterans, one legal based, one property based, responsible for funding deals worth over £1 billion in the last decade have joined forces to launch new lender, Vanguard Bridging.

The London-based company is jointly owned by John Clifford, who has over forty-years of hands-on experience in real estate finance, bespoke asset lending and ultra-high net worth client management, and long-standing partner Vijay Goel, a businessman, solicitor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

The new short-term lending business, which is privately funded, provides clients with access to fast and flexible borrowing solutions.

Vanguard provides first charge loans with a minimum of £250,000 and a maximum of £5 million, with the potential in individual cases to reach £25 million. Second charge loans come at a minimum of £250,000 and a maximum of £2 million, with the potential of reaching £10 million.

In addition, Vanguard is providing high quantum loans of between £25 million and £100 million, given its experience in the fundraising and deployment sector.

Although a direct to borrower lender, Vanguard said it will accept enquiries and referrals from introducers such as solicitors and accountants.

“Drawing on our network of trusted legal professionals and financial partners, we ensure that each transaction is completed with speed, precision and the highest levels of confidentiality,” added Clifford.

“We know that each and every client has their own unique needs and challenges.

From initial consultation to completion, our goal is to offer an efficient, tailored service, ensuring fast approvals and timely disbursement of funds.

We are looking to build and develop our brand this year and onward providing financial solutions that meet the needs of our clients.”

Vanguard also offers a range of corporate services including mergers and acquisitions, tax and legal advice, which will tap into the long experience of Clifford, who will continue in his role as founder and managing director of The Conrad Family Office, and Goel who remains as senior partner at law firm Singhania & Co.