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Bespoke Bridging Loans from an independent London based Bridging Loan provider
At Market Financial Solutions we provide a range of flexible, fast bridging loans to all our intermediaries and clients.
We have the ability to offer short term finance, in the form of bridging loans, to our clients in a prompt and professional manner, and ensure they have got the capital required to fund the acquisition, re-financing or refurbishment of their property through our bridging services.
If you would like to know more about bridging finance, please read our definitive guide, or to get an idea of the cost of a Bridging Loan, try our bridging loan calculator.
Why choose us for short term finance?
Our portfolio of products covers both residential and commercial properties, and our clients include individuals, limited companies, SPVs and offshore trusts and terms and interest rates will depend on your requirements.
We understand that no two bridging finance solutions are ever the same, so we will always go above and beyond to identify the terms that suit your requirements.
The application process is always simple with MFS, simply submit an enquiry here and we’ll be in touch within 4 hours. So, If you need a fast Bridging Loan, we can help.
We ensure the application is as pain free as possible. Our decisions are fast and flexible – meaning we are able to provide fast Bridging Loans with minimal fuss.
The process is further quickened as we have several funding lines available, and underwriters who are consistently on hand. Solicitors and valuers also work with us at every step of the journey.
When we say yes, we really mean yes. When clients use MFS for Bridging Loans, they can rest assured that we stick to what we say. Expect transparency, honesty, and a personable service.
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- 26th February 2021
MFS Top 5: Commuter Towns
The UK property market is the home of unique investment opportunities, ranging from new build development sites to traditional real estate. There are high quality residential investment opportunities on offer ...
- 17th February 2021
What should we expect from the 2021 Spring Budget?
On 3rd March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce the official 2021 Spring Budget, and his speech comes an important time. With more people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, the government is ...
- 8th February 2021
Understanding property investment: Alternative finance & what you need to consider
The UK has always been the beating heart of property investment, and the desire for property remains strong. HMRC’s latest (seasonally adjusted) figures for provisional residential transactions across 2020 show ...
- 27th January 2021
What lenders need to understand about brokers, borrowers, and investors
The pandemic has affected the ways in which banks and other traditional finance companies operate and communicate, as delays increase. Mortgage products have been disappearing from the shelves. High street ...
- 6th January 2021
2021 Forecast: Where do we go from here?
I think we can all agree that 2020 didn’t go the way any of us initially thought it would. January on its own was quite eventful across the world, from ...
- 26th November 2020
Converting in the Countryside through Bridging Finance
Homebuyers are still flocking to the market looking for new property investment opportunities. With calls to extend the stamp duty holiday currently not proving fruitful, potential buyers are looking to ...
- 19th November 2020
Bridging for a Better World
With autumn in full swing, we can probably all admit that we’ve reached for the thermostat on more than one occasion already. But are there alternative ways to keep ourselves ...
- 11th November 2020
Converting, Renovating and Refurbishing: Understanding your options
With all that has happened so far this year, it’s been good to see UK property continuing to bloom. In July, house prices spiked to an 11-year high, with the ...
- 29th October 2020
An MFS Introduction: Becoming an HMO Landlord
This month we’ve been concentrating, specifically, on HMOs. Whilst our key focus rests on providing bespoke bridging finance, we decided to take a step back and look at the whole ...
- 22nd October 2020
HMOs & New Opportunities: Student Accommodation
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are in demand. This is happening despite COVID-19 and the challenges it poses. With demand for rental property on the rise, HMOs are becoming an ...
- 7th October 2020
HMO Regulation Checklist: What do landlords need to know
COVID-19 is posing many challenges for UK property. The number of mainstream products available is limited. For those potential new homeowners that can get a mortgage, 43% said they had …
- 29th September 2020
Taking advantage of HMOs with Bridging Loans
Property investment is thriving in the current climate. Buyers are using bridging loans in the UK to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday. This is despite challenges posed by …
- 23rd September 2020
MFS Top 5: Home improvements to help sell, sell, sell
With the stamp duty holiday in place to kickstart property sales, it should be a property investors market. However, it’s no secret that despite the incredibly low base rate and …
- 15th September 2020
Why invest in property now?
Property has long been one the UK’s most popular investment assets. And we should know. For the past 14 years MFS has been providing bridging loans to clients building real …
- 10th September 2020
The rise of unoccupied property
As the housing crisis continues, new build properties are cropping up by the thousands across the UK. The government’s aim is to create 300,000 new houses each year to help …
- 3rd September 2020
Supporting brokers through bridging finance
Market Financial Solutions (MFS) works closely with brokers on a daily basis. After all, our bridging loans are expertly crafted to meet the exact needs of their clients. Ever …
- 27th August 2020
MFS Top 5: Uses of bridging loans
There are many reasons why people use bridging loans. Whether it be to purchase a residential property, refurbish an asset bought at auction or even invest in commercial property. There …
- 20th August 2020
Funding Certainty: The key to property investment success
Good old bricks and mortar have always been popular when it comes to investing. Why? For one, UK properties in high demand can generate large amounts of revenue. This growth …
- 13th August 2020
An MFS introduction: Loft conversions
Since the pandemic, priorities have changed. Garden space has become more valuable, home offices have become an integrated part of our lives and uncertain times have been enough to put …
- 7th August 2020
The rise of online – property auctions and COVID-19
Auctions have always been a popular way of buying a property in the UK. Whether it be residential, commercial, or picking up good value buy-to-let properties. For investors and landlords, …
- 30th July 2020
Are UK property investment hotspots changing?
To begin taking steps back to normality, the UK started reopening restaurants and pubs earlier this month, to help small businesses and the economy stay afloat. There is still a …
- 22nd July 2020
Unlocking property opportunities through specialist finance
After a drop in cases, the UK is coming out of its COVID-19 lockdown. The government is removing social distancing rules – its aim being to get things back to …
- 1st July 2020
A Transition out of Lockdown: A (condensed) update from MFS
The 4th of July will mark the start of the second phasing of lockdown of the 2020 pandemic, meaning that we – the public – will need to change our …
- 24th June 2020
A Post Pandemic Britain: Will consumer behaviour affect the property market?
As restrictions lessen and the old ways begin to creep back in, it is natural to feel uncertain about the social changes we are coming face to face with. As …
- 19th June 2020
Covid-19 has changed the lending market
Covid-19 has changed the lending market The lockdown period has proven to be a trying period for the property sector. With the UK Government actively discouraging people from moving property, …
- 4th June 2020
Marketing a financial services company – a beginner’s guide
By Leah Brunskill, Marketing Manager, MFS Financial services marketing can be tricky. With so many lenders in the market, and products being much the same, where do you find your …
- 27th May 2020
The difference between regulated and unregulated bridging loans
When completing on a property transaction, finding the right loan can prove very challenging. This is not due to the lack of products available, but more choosing from the thousands …
- 29th April 2020
Supporting the bridging loan needs of brokers and borrowers
COVID-19 has made it more difficult for people to borrow money. Mortgage providers are withdrawing products from the market and lenders are pulling out of deals. What’s more, some high …
- 15th April 2020
Using bridging loans during COVID-19
The COVID-19 lockdown measures are posing challenges for the property market. This is true for buyers and sellers stuck in a property chain. Social distancing means agents and buyers are …
- 31st March 2020
What does COVID-19 mean for the UK property market?
COVID-19 is affecting homebuyers, sellers, property investors and lenders. To address the pandemic, strict lockdown measures are in place across the UK. As a result, the current situation can seem …
- 12th March 2020
The 2020 Spring Budget – a positive step in the right direction
The 2020 Spring Budget is a positive step in the right direction. The Government has used its first budget to deliver reforms designed to stimulate the economy and promote long-term …
- 4th March 2020
#IWD2020: A time for celebration and reflection
This Sunday, communities around the world will gather to celebrate International Women’s Day. I for one know we cannot understate the importance of this event. For the last hundred years, …
- 28th February 2020
The 2020 Spring Budget is a chance for creative thinking
There are less than two weeks to go until the 2020 Spring Budget. Unlike previous fiscal announcements, this budget takes on added significance. It is the first budget for a …
- 23rd January 2020
New report reveals key trends for UK property market in 2020
Key UK property market trends in 2020 What can we expect from the property sector in 2020? Will house prices increase? Will demand for bridging loans continue to grow? How will …
- 11th September 2019
Bridging loans meet the fast finance demands of borrowers and brokers
Bridging loans are favoured by borrowers due to their flexibility and speed in which they can be deployed. This is particularly important when it comes to property investment, giving prospective …
- 19th June 2019
Understanding how property auctions can work for your clients
The UK’s property market is broad and diverse. Subject to high demand among investors both at home and overseas, it comprises a vast range of asset types – and importantly, …
- 11th June 2019
Buying a property at auction? Then don’t forget these vital steps
From prime property opportunities in the heart of London to new-builds and traditional homes in rising regional hotspots, it’s easy to see why foreign and domestic investors are enticed by …
- 4th April 2019
How is Brexit affecting property investors? MFS’ new infographic reveals all
Over the past month, it has been difficult to escape the political melodrama that Brexit has become. Regardless of whether one voted to remain or leave, the Government’s attempt to …
- 14th March 2019
What does the 2019 Spring Statement mean for the UK property market?
Amidst a series of important political votes concerning Brexit, Chancellor Hammond this week delivered the 2019 Spring Statement. In the lead up to the Chancellor’s speech, political commentators and market …
- 7th March 2019
Spring Statement 2019: What to expect from the Chancellor’s speech
On Wednesday 13th March, Chancellor Philip Hammond will once again be dusting off the famous red briefcase and standing in front of the House of Commons to deliver another fiscal …
- 29th January 2019
MFS launches new report to help property investors in 2019
As a provider of bridging loans, MFS works closely with property investors every day of the year. And we know that, amidst the political and economic uncertainty resulting from Brexit, …
- 17th January 2019
MFS in Action: Bridging loans for HMO refurbishments
The introduction of the new HMO regulations at the end of 2018 have impacted landlords across England. Thankfully, bridging loans are a useful source of capital for buy-to-let property owners …
- 11th January 2019
Market Financial Solutions to offer bridging loans from £100,000
Market Financial Solutions is pleased to announce that we will now be offering bridging loans starting from £100,000, bolstering our position as one of the UK’s leading specialist finance providers. …
- 13th December 2018
Market Financial Solutions releases its end of year report
As anticipated, 2018 proved to be another eventful year for the property and specialist finance markets. Brexit dominated current affairs, with negotiations between the UK and EU dominating the news …
- 30th November 2018
What do the latest house price figures mean for property investors?
Nationwide’s House Price Index (HPI) offers a useful snapshot into how property investors are reacting to the latest market trends. At a time when Brexit is dominating the political agenda, …
- 27th November 2018
MFS examines the relationship between buy-to-let investors and financial brokers
The UK’s specialist finance industry has transformed the way property investors are able to secure capital. The rising popularity of bridging loans, for instance, means that investors now have fast …
- 29th October 2018
Autumn Budget 2018: What do you need to know?
Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered the 2018 Autumn Budget – the last major fiscal statement before the UK’s departure from the European Union on 29 March 2019. Prime Minister Theresa …
- 22nd October 2018
Preparing for the 2018 Autumn Budget
The 2018 Autumn Budget may be taking place on 29 October, but there are already concerns this could be a missed opportunity by the Government to address some of the …
- 12th October 2018
UK borrowers turn to bridging loans for property purchases
Over the past decade, fast bridging loans have become a popular avenue of finance for those seeking to close on a property purchase or lucrative business opportunity quickly and without …
- 28th September 2018
How can offshore residents take advantage of bridging finance?
The speed and flexibility offered by bridging finance has made it a popular source of capital for those seeking to invest in a residential or commercial property. Featured in FTAdviser, …
- 23rd September 2018
MFS reveals how UK property buyers are financing their purchases
Of all the asset classes currently available to UK investors, real estate has remained a leading destination for those seeking safe and secure returns over recent decades. Property’s attractiveness stems …
- 13th September 2018
Why Brexit will increase borrower demand for specialist finance
Bridging loans are an important tool for brokers and investors seeking fast access to finance. Offering tailored loans individually suited to the needs of the borrower, Market Financial Solutions (MFS) …
- 2nd September 2018
Why bridging loans are ideally placed to support refurbishment projects
Bridging loans have become an increasingly popular source of alternative finance for those in need of fast and efficient access of capital. Offering brokers and borrowers access to loans that …
- 24th August 2018
Taking advantage of fast, effective bridging loans for property investment opportunities
Bridging finance offers UK investors fast access to the capital needed to complete on lucrative investment opportunities. For example, businesses can use short-term bridging loans to raise capital for time …
- 3rd August 2018
At risk of losing a deposit due to delays in finance? Find out how bridging loans can help
When it comes to property purchasing, bridging finance has become a popular tool for those seeking to quickly complete on a transaction without delay. A bridging loan for a property …
- 22nd June 2018
Two years on from the EU referendum, the UK property market remains resilient
This Saturday marks the two-year anniversary of the EU referendum. This momentous political event signified the beginning of a new era of relations between the UK and the European Union, …
- 7th June 2018
MFS’ latest property industry research features in the national and trade press
The prospect of getting on or moving up the property ladder has become an increasingly difficult venture, made more complicated by the growing number of delayed property chains in the …
- 4th May 2018
Avoiding a property chain through bridging finance
In Q1 2018, the number of house sales falling through before completion reached 38.8% – the highest it has been in over a decade. Of these failed purchases, 46% were …
- 27th April 2018
Preparing for an interest rate hike
Last November, the Bank of England increased the interest rate from a record low 0.25% to 0.5% – the first rate rise in more than a decade. Since then, there …
- 16th April 2018
Market Financial Solutions expands its lending team by 30%
Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has today expanded its lending team by 30% to help the company meet growing demand for its bridging services among brokers and borrowers. The news comes …
- 5th April 2018
How can bridging finance support UK SMEs?
Bridging has become a popular form of alternative finance for borrowers in need of fast capital to take advantage of short-term investment opportunities – gross annual lending reached a total …
- 29th March 2018
With the new tax year fast approaching, how can bridging support your 2018/19 financial goals?
It’s that time of the year again – 6 April marks the start of the 2018/19 tax year in the UK. As such, the weeks preceding the beginning of April …
- 22nd March 2018
What the Brexit transition deal means for free trade?
This week, Brexit negotiators David Davis and Michel Barnier agreed in principle to a Brexit transition deal. Lasting from March 2019 to December 2020, the deal provides answers to the …
- 13th March 2018
Spring Statement 2018: What was in the Chancellor’s speech?
Addressing the House of Commons, and the entire nation, Philip Hammond delivered his first Spring Statement as Chancellor today. A more sombre affair than recent years, the Chancellor – often …
- 5th March 2018
Market Financial Solutions becomes the first UK bridging lender to expand into Asia
Market Financial Solutions (MFS) is proud to announce that it is expanding into Singapore, launching a new office and subsidiary company – Market Bridge Solutions (MBS). Having established itself as …
- 23rd February 2018
MFS prepares for exciting overseas expansion
Over the past decade, significant market demand for fast, flexible finance has fuelled the impressive growth of the UK’s bridging industry. Reflected by the steady rise in average UK house …
- 9th February 2018
How will new house planning rules affect the UK property market?
This week, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid announced the Government’s plan to amend current planning guidance laws in a bid to encourage councils to …
- 11th January 2018
Taking advantage of commercial property investment in 2018
As investors plan their financial strategies for the coming 12 months, new research released this week has offered some useful insight into the long-term performance projections of the UK’s residential …
- 20th December 2017
Have you prepared your 2018 property investment strategy?
As we approach the end of the year, now is an important time for property investors to reflect on their investment strategy and put into place a new financial plan …
- 6th December 2017
What have been the key trends defining the property market in 2017?
As we reach the tail end of the year, annual reviews and housing forecasts for 2018 have provided a timely insight into the current state of the UK property market. …
- 2nd December 2017
Rising demand sees the value of UK housing surpass £6 trillion
This week, the property industry welcomed the release of two timely reports uncovering the current state of the housing market. Nationwide’s House Price Index – a monthly report charting house …
- 24th November 2017
What does the 2017 Autumn Budget mean for the property market?
Yesterday, Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the 2017 Autumn Budget, the first major fiscal statement since the formation of the Conservative-led minority Government. Having moved the country’s flagship fiscal statement from …
- 9th November 2017
Interest rates and UK bridging loans rise ahead of the 2017 Autumn Budget
Last Thursday, the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee made the executive decision to increase interest rates for the first time in a decade – rising from an historic low …
- 13th September 2017
Equipping investors with the tools they need to invest in UK property
Following the 2008 recession, a great deal of attention has been paid by commentators to the monthly performance of the UK property market, with the overall medium-term trajectory demonstrating marked nationwide growth. …
- 22nd August 2017
Investor appetite for bridging loans on the rise
Investor appetite for fast and flexible finance is on the rise, with new figures demonstrating a rise in the volume of bridging loans secured in the past quarter. According to …
- 21st July 2017
A Landmark Year for UK Property
This week HM Land Registry produced its House Price Index for May, demonstrating that prices rose by 4.7% in the UK property market over the course of the past year. …
- 4th July 2017
The EU Referendum One Year On: What has it meant for the UK Property Market?
The EU referendum in June 2016 set in motion a series of significant political and economic events. In the last 12 months the UK has seen a new Prime Minister …
- 9th June 2017
The 2017 General Election
After a whirlwind seven weeks of campaigning, yesterday Britons voted in one of the most significant elections in decades, resulting in the surprise outcome of a hung parliament. With the …
- 5th June 2017
What does the snap General Election mean for UK property investors?
On Thursday 8 June, Britain will be heading to the polls to determine which political party will be responsible for negotiating the country’s withdrawal from the European Union. The Conservatives, …
- 4th April 2017
What does the 2017/18 tax year mean for buy-to-let investors?
The 2017/18 tax year is upon us. What makes this tax year particularly significant for property investors is the raft of new tax measures concerning residential landlords. From April 6, …
- 23rd March 2017
Planning for the 2017/18 tax year – how will new legislative measures affect your property investment strategy?
This week, Theresa May announced that she would trigger Article 50 next Wednesday and formally commence Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. This will result in a two-year negotiation period …
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