BFS Celebrate 10th Year in Business
Bridging Finance Solutions (BFS) celebrate 10 years in business. The firm was launched in 2006 by Managing Director, Steve Barber, and has grown to become one of the North West’s leading bridging firms. During this time the firm has built a solid reputation, enjoying high levels of repeat business and offering a transparent and incredibly […]
Growth Expected for BFS as Turnover Doubles
Following a year of considerable growth for Bridging Finance Solutions, which saw turnover double in 2015, the firm has announced growth plans again in 2016. As bridging loans are being increasingly recognised as a mainstream finance solution, the Wirral-based firm is seeing more enquiries and deals secured with banks directly as well as through brokers […]
Is Bigger Better?
Much of the bridging press surrounds the size of a deal in £Millions and how long it took to complete. Completion times, of course, are key but how relevant is value and does this make it a more newsworthy story? It is my experience, after 10 years in bridging finance, that the majority of the […]
Why Exiting Is Essential in Bridging Finance
Bridging loans should be used as a short term finance solution and as part of a wider plan prior to having long term funding in place. How you exit the bridging loan is as important as entry and must be considered and determined from the outset. Bridging Finance Solutions Head of Underwriting, Rachel Davies offers […]
BFS Ensures Quick Liverpool Property Purchase on Christmas Eve with Bridging Finance
The purchase of a distressed property was under threat until Jon Preston took the decision to bridge and seal the deal within days, confirming the sale on Christmas Eve. The seasoned landlords were looking to expand their business, buying and renovating homes before selling on. After two false starts, the couple from Liverpool identified a […]
Couple Secures Sale of £1.5mil Property With Bridging Finance
Customer – Helena Smith/Jack Smith Loan type – Bridge pending sale of property Helena Smith and Jack Smith were keen to move quickly to secure the sale of a £1.5million residential property in Hamstead. A pending sale on a separate property owned by the couple in St Albans was delaying the release of funds. Helena, […]
BFS Appoint New Head of Underwriting
Rachel Davies has joined the expanding Bridging Finance Solutions team as Head of Underwriting. Rachel brings over 25 years’ experience working within the corporate finance sector, formerly with a Property and Asset Finance company, and prior to that 17 years spent at Nat West Commercial Banking Under the new role, Rachel will oversee new finance applications. […]
Bridging First for HMO Developers
Bridging Finance Solutions has seen a significant upturn in the number of customers looking to finance and develop Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Compared to the same period last year, the firm has seen a significant increase in this market. BFS are typically assisting clients with both property purchase costs and subsequent refurbishment works, transforming […]
BFS Kick Off Season With Tranmere Rovers Sponsorship
Bridging Finance Solutions has announced exciting details of a Back of Shirt Sponsorship package with Tranmere Rovers Football Club. The premier deal covers the 2015/16 season – the new branding making its debut in BT Sports televised clash at Welling United and will also feature on all first team home and away shirts as well […]
BFS Shortlisted at North West Finance Awards
Bridging Finance Solutions has been shortlisted in the ‘Outstanding Business Performance’ category of the North West Finance Awards. An annual event, this year being held in Bolton’s Reebok Stadium in November, the Awards aim to recognise and celebrate excellence in accounting and financial roles. The Awards are supported by all of the sectors leading professional associations and will […]
