MFS arranges £500k bridging loan amidst COVID-19 lockdown

By Bridging Loan Directory 29th April 2020

Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has deployed a £500,000 bridging loan to help a client complete on a property transaction in South London.

Based in Northern Italy, the client was in the final stages of a residential acquisition in South London and had to complete before the agreed deadline or risk the transaction falling through, which would result in their deposit and various fees being lost.

Having initially engaged with a mortgage provider, the logistical challenges posed by the COVID-19 lockdown measures meant the finance would not be ready in time.

MFS organised an immediate onsite valuation of the property while ensuring that social distancing guidelines were adhered to. The lender’s legal team was also able to arrange and complete the necessary legal documents to facilitate the loan.

With the client’s property valued at £715,000, MFS issued a £500,000 loan within less than a week of receiving the enquiry. The borrower completed the purchase before the deadline.

Paresh Raja, pictured, CEO, MFS, said:

“While many lenders are retreating from the market, MFS is here to ensure property buyers are able to complete on transactions. We have put into place a system to ensure the same high standard of service is delivered to our clients, regardless of the obstacles posed by COVID-19.

As this case shows, we are one of only a few lenders that is still undertaking on-site valuations and are committed to delivering loans within days of receiving an application. With access to in-house credit lines and an experienced team on hand to address enquiries, MFS remains in a strong position to deliver bespoke bridging loans quickly.”