Latest specialist finance news

• Atom makes duo commercial BDM hire 9 November 2026

  Two new hires supporting London and South region

• AlRayan selects Monument for tech transformation 9 November 2026

  Programme marks Monument Technology's first venture into Islamic banking

• Brickflow adds Somo to lender panel 9 November 2026

  The lender is the latest addition to the panel of over 160 firms

• Legal delays, downvaluations and cautious credit committees dominate FP Show discussions 9 November 2026

  On Friday 6th November, B&C hit the floor at the FP Show 2026 to hear directly from the market about the biggest challenges the specialist finance industry faces

• UTB launches asset finance arm to wider broker market 9 November 2026

  The firm aims to serve those with "imperfect credit".

• Paragon joins BDLA as associate member 9 November 2026

  Membership comes ahead of the bank’s bridging market launch

• Bridging finance specialists weigh pros and cons of AI 6 November 2026

  During the second bridging panel at this year's FP Show, experts discussed the need for utilising AI alongside its potential dangers.

• Semi-commercial lending becoming a market ‘mainstay’ thanks to diversification 6 November 2026

  Landlord diversification has made semi-commercial lending a solid foundation in the commercial mortgages market, according to experts at the FP Show 2026.

• Bridging market remains resilient heading into 2027 despite 'tricky' year says panel 6 November 2026

  Bridging finance experts at this year’s FP Show predicted growth for the market in 2027, with diversification and communication being key to success.

• TAB completes £458,000 bridge against west London mixed-use property 6 November 2026

  Semi-commercial refinance releases capital for future investments

• Signature Property Finance hires Jamie Jolly as commercial director 5 November 2026

  Former Secure Trust Bank director joins Signature's leadership team

• OSB reports 4% originations rise as net loan book grows to £26.4bn 5 November 2026

  Originations rise to £3.5bn in first nine months

• Mortimer Street Capital structures £4.1m split-tranche student portfolio deal 5 November 2026

  Secure Trust Bank backs Coventry and Cardiff portfolio

• Ignite combining AI and relationships to target £12bn SME lending opportunity 5 November 2026

  Former ThinCats chief outlines new lender strategy

• MERA backs Reigate office acquisition with £2.6m bridging loan 4 November 2026

  £10m GDV Surrey development secures bridging finance

• Together appoints first chief AI officer 4 November 2026

  Former Santander AI head joins Together

• Allica updates business rewards referrals for commercial finance brokers 4 November 2026

  Bank passes £100m savings interest milestone

• Landmark Specialist Finance relaunches Developers’ Academy with auction workshop 4 November 2026

  Practical insights into buying property at auction

• Cross-border borrowers and valuations dominate Hamilton Bradshaw roundtable 4 November 2026

  James Caan shares insights on today's lending market

• From breakfast to afterparty: Plan your day at the FP Show 2026 4 November 2026

  Over 2,000 people attending the FP Show at Olympia, London