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Building Bridges – Are Standards Improving in the Bridging and Short Term Finance Sector?

7 November 2011

A question I’m often asked is whether I believe standards are improving in bridging. Having given it much thought, I’m comfortable answering in the affirmative. Bridging has markedly raised its profile in recent years. It is also becoming better understood.…  Read full article

Communicating with Lenders

2 November 2011

1. What is the best form? Brokers are almost spoilt for choice in this regard. Technology has seen to that. In addition to the traditional routes of telephone, post, fax or face-to-face contact, other options include email, SMS messaging, the…  Read full article

Broker Guide to LTVs

25 October 2011

1. Why is 70% the norm for a 1st charge LTV? We would argue that this is something of a generalisation. Omni Capital, for instance, offers 1st charge bridging loans up to a maximum LTV of 80%. Should an application…  Read full article

Omni Capital – New-generation Lending

7 October 2011

A few weeks ago, Omni Capital hosted a drinks reception at One Hyde Park, the Candy & Candy-developed apartment complex on London’s Knightsbridge. The purpose of the event was twofold: to introduce the newly-assembled Omni team to a select group…  Read full article