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We are a mainstay lender in the short-term finance market with over 15 years worth of experience. We have provided bridging and development loans that have helped property developers, property investors, self-build enthusiasts, financial intermediaries, and many other businesses and individuals when they needed it most.
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29/11/19When might you require a bridging loan?
Bridging loans can be used for a wide variety of situations:
The banks have let you down
A short-term problem with funding appears
You need to quickly find the funds for a project
A property is not mortgageable through a high street lender
At such times, bridging loans are available for residential property, commercial property, mixed-use property, land and more.
Our aim is to make sure you get the exact type of funding you require, which suits your project and situation.
We hold all the necessary authorisations to cater for your needs and requirements including consumer buy to let loans.
When might you require development finance?
Our development finance is not just for large projects. All developments, large and small are welcome:
Building a home to live in
Converting a property into flats
Building out a multiple unit site into houses/flats
Using land you already own including your current garden to build another house to sell for profit
Our experience in structuring and providing such development finance is second to none. Not only do we provide the finance but we add real value to the process.
Regulated short-term finance
To offer you the right kind of loan, we co-operate and work with regulatory bodies and associations throughout the whole industry. We are:
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A Member of UK Finance
Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
A Patron of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers
A Member of the Association of Short Term Lenders
We have a proven track record with our customers – see our case studies for more information.
We offer:
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1st or 2nd charges
Up to 100% funding for your project in the right circumstances
Staged facilities to draw monies at agreed intervals, so you only pay interest on monies drawn
No up front application fee, and no other up front fee payable to us (unlike many other lenders)
Decisions in principle within hours of application
Common types of finance we fund and provide:
We will balance a loan with your needs to help your plans and dreams become a reality.
Obtain your bridging or development loan now
Get in touch with our Manchester office by calling 08000 44 84 84, by emailing enquiries@affirmative.co.uk, or by using online chat. Direct access to our underwriters is always available.
If you are applying for a regulated mortgage contract you will need to submit your application through an intermediary that is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.