Aldermore
UK challenger bank with a specialist-lending approach to regulated bridging and residential short-term finance.
What Aldermore is good at
Regulated residential bridging where the borrower qualifies for a challenger-bank product.
Operating notes
More process than pure specialists. Rate-competitive on standard regulated cases.
Property types they'll consider
- residential
- BTL
Who this lender suits
FCA-regulated bridging is best suited to owner-occupier residential deals — chain breaks, short-lease remortgages, downsizing bridges. If your deal is non-owner-occupier (BTL, commercial), look at the specialist lenders below. As a challenger bank, Aldermore has more internal process than pure specialists but lends at larger tickets and often at better rates for straightforward cases.
How to access Aldermore
Most UK bridging lenders prefer broker introductions rather than direct enquiries. A broker with a current lender panel can run a case past Aldermore alongside 3–4 alternatives and come back with indicative terms quickly.