Loans Warehouse has added Charles Street Finance to its specialist bridging lender panel to strengthen support for brokers seeking fast and commercially focused short-term funding at a time of rising demand for bridging finance in the UK.
The lender, founded in 1983, is one of the longest-established independent property financiers in the market and has seen its loan book double over the past three years as demand has grown for its pragmatic underwriting and strong funding position.
Charles Street positions its approach around speed, certainty and credit decision-making, with experienced underwriters operating with flexibility on property type, borrower profile and exit strategy.
The lender says this approach is well suited to the complexity and time pressures shaping the current bridging market.
The addition of Charles Street expands Loans Warehouse’s bridging proposition by increasing access to competitive and solution-led partners for intermediaries.
Vikki Edwards, head of bridging & development at Loans Warehouse, said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Charles Street to our bridging panel ahead of the new year.
“What stood out immediately was their combination of commercial common sense – from being able to use automated valuations on both residential and commercial assets, to speed of execution where they can release funds direct to clients within four hours, and genuine flexibility on structure, working with brokers to make a deal work.
“Their revolving credit facility is an industry first and a real game-changer for brokers.
“They’re particularly strong on complex cases that need a real-world underwriting approach, and their appetite across residential and investment-led transactions makes them a powerful addition for our brokers.
“This partnership gives us even greater confidence that we can place the right deal, quickly and effectively, for a wide range of client needs.”
The partnership is positioned as part of Loans Warehouse’s strategy to broaden its specialist lending panel with funders able to deliver consistent service for intermediaries.
Carl Graham, corporate relationship director at Charles Street, said: “We’re delighted to join Loans Warehouse’s lender panel.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions for clients.
“We look forward to working closely with the Matt, Vikki & the wider team to create value and strengthen relationships across the market.”
Matt Tristram, co-founder of Loans Warehouse, added: “Looking ahead, we will continue to explore partnerships with lenders that bring innovative solutions to market, ensuring our brokers have access to the best funding options available.”
