Case Study 2min(s)

Crown and Bentley increases footprint in bridging loan market with funding line from Shawbrook

Specialist lender strengthens lending capacity with Shawbrook facility to support UK property investors and developers.

Two professionals, one wearing a hard hat, stand in a construction site. They are looking at a laptop and a tablet, discussing plans. Construction materials and a ladder are visible in the background.

At a glance

  • Crown and Bentley is a specialist lender providing short term bridging finance to property professionals across the UK.
  • The business sought facilities to increase its lending capacity, meet demand and expand its client base in the property sector.
  • Shawbrook’s Speciality and Fund Finance team delivered a multi-million funding line that provided flexibility and supported the client’s growth plans.

Specialist lender, Crown and Bentley has secured a funding facility from Shawbrook to expand the provision of short term finance across the UK bridging sector.

The facility strengthens Crown and Bentley’s lending capability and supports the continued expansion of its offering to property investors, developers and professional borrowers seeking flexible, short term funding solutions. Funding will be deployed across a broad range of unregulated, property backed bridging transactions including acquisitions, refinancing and value-add opportunities.

The partnership reflects Shawbrook’s expertise in the sector whilst also highlighting Crown and Bentley’s established track record, underwriting expertise and strategic growth plans within the specialist lending market.

The new facility will enable Crown and Bentley to:

•    Increase lending capacity and transaction volumes
•    Deliver faster and more reliable funding decisions
•    Support a wider range of property backed lending opportunities

Shawbrook Bank is a recognised leader in the specialist fund market and agreeing this facility from Shawbrook Bank is a significant milestone for Crown and Bentley. It enhances our ability to serve the UK bridging market and underlines our commitment to providing flexible, dependable funding solutions for professional borrowers.

Alan Hogan Managing Director at Crown and Bentley

James Hill, Director, Speciality and Fund Finance at Shawbrook Bank, commented:

“Shawbrook is pleased to support Crown and Bentley as they continue to expand in the specialist bridging market. This facility reflects our confidence in their approach and our shared commitment to delivering reliable funding solutions for professional borrowers.”

The transaction further demonstrates Shawbrook’s continued support for specialist lenders and funds operating across the UK property finance market.

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