Cohort Capital Insights

£20m Bridge Loan Delivered by Cohort Capital for High-Net-Worth Sponsor Secured Against a Mayfair Property Cohort Capital has provided a £20 million bridge loan to a long-standing client, enabling them to refinance out of a private bank facility secured against a house in Mayfair Village. The transaction demonstrates Cohort’s ability to step in with speed […]

Cohort Capital Strengthens Mid-Market Bridge Lending with ResiOne Product Cohort Capital has expanded its residential lending suite with the introduction of ResiOne, a bridging product from £1m–£6m designed for the mid-market. High quality bridging finance, defined by fast decisions, clear communication. ResiOne provides short-term bridging for purchase, acquisition, bridge to sale, light refurbishment, refinance, asset management, development exit, and equity release. The product offers terms of 3–24 […]

Why KYC Isn’t Just a Box-Tick in Bridging Finance Know Your Customer (KYC) is the backbone of responsible lending, protecting lenders, borrowers, and the financial system from risk, fraud, and reputational damage.  In lending, speed and precision are everything, but without robust KYC, they’re nothing.  KYC protocols aren’t just regulatory checkboxes; they’re the foundation of […]

In UK real estate, access to fast, reliable capital can define the success of a transaction. For investors and developers managing high-value residential projects, the rigidity and timescales of conventional debt facilities can constrain opportunity, especially where timing, structure, and discretion are critical. Bridging finance has become a strategic funding tool for investors operating in this […]

Press Release: Cohort Capital, King Street Capital Management and Apollo Provide £348 Million Loan for Iconic London Hotel Cohort Capital and King Street Capital Management (“King Street”) have in partnership, with funds managed by Apollo, completed a £348 million senior loan facility to support the refinancing of The Park Tower Hotel (“Park Tower”), a landmark, […]

Press Release: Cohort Capital Funds £20m Bridging Finance for the acquisition of a Hyde Park Hotel – The Lancaster. Cohort Capital has completed a £20 million bridging finance facility to support the acquisition of The Lancaster, a prominent Grade II listed, stucco-fronted hotel overlooking Hyde Park in Prime Central London.   Designed by a British architect […]

Cohort Capital, a leading specialist property finance lender, today announced the appointment of Alex Alexandrou as Head of Sales – Residential Lending. His arrival marks a strategic move to strengthen Cohort’s presence in the smaller residential loan market, complementing its established prime and commercial lending products. At Cohort, Alex will spearhead sales for the firm’s […]

Cohort Capital and King Street Capital Management Provide £171m Loan for Refinancing of Arlington House, St James’s The facility assists the borrower, a Middle Eastern family that has owned the Arlington House property since the 1970s, in refinancing existing debt held by Deutsche Bank that had reached maturity. A Middle Eastern bank provided a senior […]

Bridging finance as a tool for wealth management and creation can be a game changer for property investors. Funds can often be secured within a matter of days, helping facilitate time-sensitive transactions. But this access to swift and reliable cash can also help buyers to grasp investment opportunities too, such as purchasing a property below […]

This shift is being driven by several factors, including stricter regulatory requirements and the evolving needs of borrowers. More recent disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and growing concerns around economic uncertainty, have intensified this trend. Mainstream lenders are now often shying away from what they consider riskier loans towards low-risk clients, leaving […]

On Friday, 13th September, Cohort Capital received an urgent request for a short-term loan to cover a high-net-worth borrower’s £18.2 million payment on a 50-metre super yacht. The borrower had placed a €2 million deposit on the yacht but was left in a precarious position when a mainstream lender pulled out of an agreement, leaving […]

The 12-month bridging loan, has been secured against a prime residential property on Charles Street, Mayfair which was being acquired for £20m. The nine-bedroom residence spans nearly 14,000 square feet and boasts amenities including a cinema, gym, wine cellar, and swimming pool. Originally built in 1753, the  Grade II listed ambassadorial mansion showcases a Queen Anne […]

£18m Fast Bridging Loan in 8 Days, Saving Developer Deposit The developer exchanged on the property in Mayfair, London, in February, after securing a competitive entry price. On the day of completion, however, their initial lender withdrew their support due to funding line constraints, leaving the borrower in need of completion monies urgently. Notice to […]

The borrowers who have an extensive background in property, approached Cohort looking for a quick equity release on a property in East London to have sufficient capital available to acquire two target sites that require a cash purchase at auction. Cohort Capital provided the borrowers with a loan for 12 months at an loan to […]

We are thrilled to announce another successful loan deal closed by Cohort Capital, a leading property lender committed to providing reliable and efficient funding solutions. The £11 million loan provided by Cohort Capital will contribute to the growth and expansion of the Life Science Park in Sunbury and the owners portfolio companies. The park presents […]

Cohort Capital provided an acquisition facility of £22m at 60% LTV for the purchase of 50 Brook Green, W6 7BJ, a 40,000 sqft office asset, formerly a school which now has planning for 33 high-end residential apartments. The loan was made to a US Fund, who will deliver the conversion with a development facility once […]

After reaching the milestone of £250m in 2022, specialist lender Cohort Capital increased originations by 60% in 2023 to reach £400m of new bridge lending with loans made across Cohort’s bridge products. This included unregulated residential, commercial, semi-commercial and development exit. Deals include a £5.5m loan to support the acquisition of a residential property in […]