HTB backs bridging provider with £35m wholesale facility

The bilateral facility reflects our focus on backing specialist lenders with clear long-term strategies and the ability to adapt in an evolving market, while providing a scalable funding solution to support both immediate demand and future growth.

This marks our first transaction with Hope Capital Property Finance and builds on recent enhancements the lender has already made to their existing funding line.

The additional funding will enable the specialist lender to accelerate its lending across residential, semi-commercial and commercial property, supporting a growing and increasingly diverse pipeline of projects across the UK.

The facility represents a strategic milestone in the lender’s long-term growth, as it celebrates its 15th year of operation.

Daisy Xu, Head of Structured Finance at HTB, said:

“We are pleased to support Hope Capital Property Finance at a pivotal point in their growth. Beyond strong underwriting capability, what stood out to us was the clarity of their long-term strategy in a market that continues to evolve.

“This facility is designed not just to support their immediate pipeline, but to provide a scalable funding line as they establish their presence in the UK bridging sector.

“It reflects our broader commitment to backing specialist lenders who demonstrate both consistency and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.”

Kate Cowan, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Hope Capital Property Finance, added:

“Securing this standalone facility with HTB is a significant milestone for Hope Capital Property Finance. Even amid market uncertainties in the sector, we are stronger than ever, backed by clear governance, full transparency with our investors, and our largest team to date.”

Jonathan Sealey, Chief Executive Officer at Hope Capital Property Finance, added: 

“Building on our strongest year in 2025, and with the support of HTB, we are focused on accelerating growth in 2026, expanding our product offering, and maintaining the speed, flexibility, and reliability expected by our brokers and borrowers.

“Despite only entering the second quarter of 2026, Hope Capital Property Finance has reported exceptional growth, achieving a record team size with further recruitment underway. The firm has also expanded its dual representation solicitor panel, enhancing completion speed and delivering improved cost efficiencies for brokers and borrowers.

“This latest funding agreement further strengthens the company’s position as a leading specialist lender in the UK bridging finance market and underpins its ambitions for continued scale and diversification in 2026 and beyond.”

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