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.
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Aldermore
Est. 2009UK 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
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Precise Mortgages
Est. 2010Part of OSB Group. Regulated bridging alongside buy-to-let and residential mortgages.
Best for: Regulated residential bridging with a standard onward mortgage exit
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Shawbrook Bank
Est. 2011UK 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
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Together
Est. 1974One 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
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United Trust Bank
Est. 1955UK 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
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West One Loans
Est. 2007Specialist 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