BFS Makes Room for Expansion

Bridging Finance Solutions (BFS) has extended its Wirral based head office, essentially doubling capacity at the growing specialist lending firm. As part of the development works, additional office and communal space has been created, introducing further desk areas. Lisa Smith has joined the team in recent weeks as Admin Assistant within the underwriting department alongside […]

BFS Appoints New Head of Business Development

Finance specialist, Lee Gilmore, has been appointed as Head of Business Development at Bridging Finance Solutions. A former Relationship Director at HSBC, Lee has been working with BFS for several years in a consultant capacity, delivering coaching and mentoring whilst supporting the team in making informed investment decisions within the business including development and growth. […]

Bridging Finance Solutions Reacts to the Budget

Steve Barber, Managing Director of Bridging Finance Solutions, reacts to this year’s budget: “There are undoubtedly several key announcements that will support and indeed bolster the continued recovery of the property market. “The extension of stamp duty will prolong the recovery of property prices as well as maintaining market activity. A combination of this stimulus, […]

Take a closer look at Property Development Finance

Development finance loans are provided primarily for clients who are building houses out of the ground, be that a single property or multiple units. This form of finance can also be used for large extensions or heavy refurbishment where releasing funds gradually in tranches makes economic sense for an applicant on a regulated and non-regulated […]

A Very Happy Birthday – To Us!

This month, Bridging Finance Solutions turns 15!! Launched at the beginning of the year in 2006, BFS has undoubtedly evolved and matured – meeting this milestone birthday is a massive celebration for the entire team. Launching as a relatively small and specialist bridging operation, BFS has grown to become one of the North’s most trusted […]

BFS Reaffirms New Year Support For Local Foodbank

Bridging Finance Solutions will continue to support Wallasey Egremont Primary School’s foodbank throughout 2021. Following a Christmas visit to the school which saw the team welcomed by Head, Mel Eastwood, BFS are keen to continue to work with teachers, supporting the incredibly important work carried out. Wallasey Egremont Primary school operates a foodbank which helps […]

Starship Group secures fifth development facility with BFS

A Merseyside-based developer has secured their fifth property development finance facility with BFS to finance the firms latest luxury housing scheme. BFS has confirmed a £2.5 million loan to finance the acquisition of both the land and all associated build costs, providing a complete and flexible funding package for Starship Group. Plans have been secured to […]

BFS Strengthens Presence in Yorkshire and North East with New Appointment

Bridging Finance Solutions has welcomed Anne Gullon to its growing team as she takes on the role of Business Development Manager in Yorkshire and the North East. Native Yorkshire-woman Anne has amassed a huge wealth of experience in the industry working in business development roles for both lenders and finance brokerages. A well-known figure across […]

BFS Support ‘Lifeline’ Local Foodbank

The team at Bridging Finance Solutions were delighted to make a donation to local Wallasey’s Egremont Primary School’s foodbank. Members of the BFS team visited the Wirral school and attended the socially distanced afternoon assembly where they were welcomed by the Head Teacher, Mel Eastwood, who kindly showed the group around. The firm retains its […]

BFS Reports Strong 2020 Performance

Bridging Finance Solutions has reported a strong performance during 2020, with revenue up 32% year on year, in spite of the pandemic, and looks ahead to a healthy 2021. The firm, which remained operational throughout lockdown, has remained on track to achieve targets, adapting its approach to meet the needs of customers through a 100% […]