Regulated UK bridging lenders.

FCA-regulated bridging lenders — the right starting point when the bridge is on a property you'll live in yourself, or when you want a bank-regulated counterparty for peace of mind. 6 lenders profiled below.

  1. Aldermore

    Regulated Challenger bank
    Est. 2009

    UK challenger bank with a specialist-lending approach to regulated bridging and residential short-term finance.

    Best for: Regulated residential bridging where the borrower qualifies for a challenger-bank product

  2. Precise Mortgages

    Regulated
    Est. 2010

    Part of OSB Group. Regulated bridging alongside buy-to-let and residential mortgages.

    Best for: Regulated residential bridging with a standard onward mortgage exit

  3. Shawbrook Bank

    Regulated Challenger bank
    Est. 2011

    UK challenger bank offering short-term property finance alongside a full lending suite. FCA-regulated.

    Best for: Commercial or HMO bridging where the borrower wants a bank-regulated lender

  4. Together

    Regulated Specialist
    Est. 1974

    One of the UK's largest specialist lenders, offering both regulated and non-regulated bridging. Broad product range across residential, commercial and buy-to-let.

    Best for: Mid-market bridging on residential or mixed-use where lender appetite matters as much as rate

  5. United Trust Bank

    Regulated Challenger bank
    Est. 1955

    UK challenger bank offering structured property finance including short-term bridging for professional developers.

    Best for: Developers wanting a bank (not specialist) counterparty on larger tickets

  6. West One Loans

    Regulated Specialist Fast · ≤ 10 days
    Est. 2007

    Specialist non-bank bridging lender across regulated and unregulated products. Part of Enra Specialist Finance.

    Best for: Fast, flexible bridging on larger or more complex residential schemes; heavy refurb facilities