United Trust Bank’s (UTB) loan book has exceeded £3bn for the first time, following growth across its lending divisions in 2023, and despite challenging economic and market conditions.
The specialist lender invested in people and technology throughout the year, leading to record results in its development, structured, bridging, mortgage and asset finance businesses.
Earlier this year, the firm’s development finance committed loan book exceeded £1bn for the first time, and more recently, UTB Mortgages for Intermediaries’ mortgage loan book for first and second charge residential and buy-to-let mortgages also exceeded £1bn.
UTB’s structured property finance and bridging finance divisions also delivered record results, completing over £250m and £300m in new loans, respectively, so far this year.
Mark Stokes, executive director and chief commercial officer at United Trust Bank, said: “I am delighted that despite the challenges the market has presented us this year, our outstanding staff and valued customer and broker partners have helped UTB to deliver a superb performance.
“Increasing our loan book to in excess of £3bn for the first time is a significant and exciting milestone, highlighting the success of our growth strategy and giving us great confidence in our plans to continue developing our business and growing our share of the specialist finance market.
“We have proven that although there have been some jitters in the banking sector over the last 9 months, UTB is a robust, trusted and reliable through the cycle lender with a bright and exciting future. We remain committed to supporting our customers and brokers in the long term whatever economic challenges lie ahead.”
