Hampshire Trust Bank provides $47.6m funding to MS Lending Group for UK bridging projects.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-25 10:07:00

UK-based Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) provides a £35m funding facility to MS Lending Group for UK bridging market. This includes residential, commercial, and semi-commercial projects, enhancing MS Lending Group’s lending capabilities and supporting growth ambitions.

MS Lending Group plans to use the funding alongside existing arrangements to increase lending capacity. CEO Michael Stratton sees this as a significant step forward for the business, strengthening their ability to meet demand and solidifying their position in the bridging market.

Hampshire Trust Bank’s wholesale finance managing director, Paul Maurici, expresses delight in extending the facility to MS Lending Group. This reflects confidence in the lender’s team, strategy, and future growth, highlighting MS Lending Group as a dynamic and forward-thinking player in the market.

In January, One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) secured a £10m facility from HTB to expand its loan book and offer flexible funding solutions to more small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK. OSBF specializes in custom financing options such as working capital solutions, revolving credit facilities, bridging, and development loans.

In October 2024, HTB closed its asset finance division to new business due to diminishing regulatory capital from rapid expansion. This strategic move aims to optimize the use of resources within the bank for future growth and sustainability.

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