The majority (95%) of these loans have been against UK-based properties, with the remainder against overseas homes, primarily in France and Spain.
The lender also provides loans secured against other non-property assets, including jewellery, fine wine, classic cars and yachts, however, 95% of its lending this year has been against property.
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HNW expects to lend significantly more in 2017 after receiving authorisation from the HMRC and FCA to offer Innovative Finance Isas.
Ben Shaw, founder and director of HNW Lending, said: “Lending against property is the biggest part of our business, and as traditional lenders tighten their loans criteria, we expect it to be the fastest growing.”
The company provides individual loans of between £50,000 and £2m at LTVs of up to 80%.
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