kennek has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association as an associate member.
The technology company provides lending software designed for bridging and development lenders in the UK, offering a centralised cloud-based platform that brings together origination, underwriting, servicing, monitoring and reporting.
The firm works with more than 30 bridging lenders including Bluecroft, Offa, Signature Property Finance and TFG Capital, all of which sponsored its application to the Association.
The BDLA is the UK’s only trade body focused on bridging and development finance, representing more than 40 associate members and more than 50 lender members.
Its collective loan book exceeds £13bn, with the trade body promoting best practice, supporting regulatory dialogue and encouraging collaboration across the market.
Vic Jannels, CEO of the BDLA, said: “We’re delighted to welcome kennek as an Associate Member of the BDLA. Collaboration between lenders and technology providers is becoming increasingly important as the sector continues to grow in scale and complexity.
“The right tech partnerships can help firms improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and deliver better customer outcomes.
“As our membership grows, our shared voice grows with it, as we continue to work towards creating continual sustainable growth and positive customer outcomes across our sector. We look forward to Kennek’s contribution and insight.”
Hervé Lagache, co-founder and CGO at kennek, said: “Becoming part of the BDLA community strengthens our collaboration with the industry we serve.
“It’s an opportunity to engage with leading lenders, share insights from our annual white papers and market surveys, and continue helping lenders scale efficiently, improve compliance, and achieve operational excellence.
“We look forward to contributing to BDLA’s ecosystem, exchanging ideas on strategic topics, supporting innovation, and enabling the sector to thrive through smarter technology.”
