HFBS Prevents Borrower Default Rescue Loan with Just Hours to Spare
Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) has completed an urgent refinance bridging facility to prevent a borrower from defaulting on an existing loan after two separate property sales collapsed unexpectedly; the most recent only a week before repayment was due.
The client had originally intended to repay their bridging loan through the sale of the property. However, despite securing two buyers, both transactions fell through at the last minute due to issues elsewhere in the chain. This left the borrower with just two weeks before their existing bridging facility matured, creating the risk of default, penalty interest, and potential loss of the property.
Faced with an immovable deadline, the borrower approached HFBS for support.
HFBS offered a net loan of £81,500 at 1.15% per month, secured as a second charge behind an existing £45,000 charge, against a property valued at £250,000. To save critical time, HFBS reviewed the original valuation report and conducted a direct visit to the property, allowing the team to proceed without requiring a new valuation to be commissioned.
HFBS aligned completion to take place on the exact due date of the borrower’s existing loan ensuring the client avoided both default and double interest overlap. Dan Yendall-Collings, Director at HRBS said: “This case reflects precisely what the bridging sector is designed for. The client had done everything right but was let down by circumstances beyond their control. Because we are self-funded and make decisions in-house, we were able to act quickly, apply common sense, and complete the refinance on the day it was needed most.”
HFBS, which has been operating for over 40 years, emphasises flexibility, speed and pragmatic underwriting a combination that continues to attract brokers handling time-sensitive or complex cases. The borrower now has additional time to relaunch their sale strategy without the pressure of imminent default.
Why Brokers Still Trust HFBS After Four Decades in Bridging Finance
In an industry known for shifting regulations, market uncertainty, and lenders who appear and disappear almost overnight, longevity matters. For more than 40 years, brokers across the UK have turned to Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) for one simple reason:
We do what we say, when we say it.
That consistency has become our hallmark and the reason brokers return deal after deal.
Bridging finance moves quickly. Deadlines are tight, pressure is high, and delayed decisions can mean lost properties, lost clients, or lost opportunities. When brokers pick up the phone to HFBS, they know they’ll get:
Straight answers
Honest assessments
Fast decisions
No excuses
Our long reputation wasn’t built on marketing claims it was built on delivery. One of the biggest advantages we offer brokers is that we are wholly self-funded. That means:
No external bank mandates
No credit committee delays
No last-minute rule changes
We have complete control over our lending decisions, allowing us to move quickly and confidently when time matters most.
Over the years we’ve worked through:
Economic shifts
Changing regulations
Lending trends
Market fluctuations
This depth of understanding means we know how to structure deals, assess risk, and support brokers navigating uncertain or complex timelines.
No two bridging cases are ever the same. Properties aren’t always habitable, clients aren’t always conventional, and timelines are rarely generous.
While many lenders rely on rigid criteria, we look at the full picture. We assess:
Circumstances
Security
Intention
Realistic exit plans
When another lender can’t proceed, HFBS often can. It’s why brokers bring us their most urgent or unusual cases, and why we still complete when others hesitate.
Over 40 years, we’ve built something more valuable than transactions, we’ve built trust. Brokers know they can always get us on the phone and that we will continue to do what we say, when we say it.
HFBS steps in with speed and certainty to secure £170,000 auction purchase
When a client successfully secured a block of four flats at auction, they quickly realised their original finance option wasn’t viable. The lender could only fund if the property was habitable and ready to let; a problem, since the building was in semi-derelict condition and required significant works before tenants could move in.
With just 28 days to complete and legally bound to proceed, the client and their broker turned to HFBS. While they had some cash to put into the purchase, there was still a £170,000 shortfall to bridge, and time was running out.
Because HFBS is wholly self-funded, they have complete authority over lending decisions. This means no bank mandates, no fixed rules, and no unnecessary delays. Having assessed the case quickly and they were able to offer a net loan of £170,000 secured by way of a second charge on the client’s home address.
Dan Yendall-Collings Director at HFBS said: “A valuation confirmed everything was as expected, allowing us to release the full amount at a competitive 1.09% per month. The funds were prepared for release the same day ready for the auction the day after — just in time to meet the deadline.”
HFBS provided a 12-month term, but the client expects to complete the refurbishment and refinance within six months, making this the perfect flexible bridging solution. At HFBS, speed and flexibility are what set us apart. When others pause, HFBS say yes.
HFBS Delivers Swift £30,000 Bridging Loan Against the Clock
When a landlord needed urgent funding to upgrade their rental property portfolio, Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) stepped in to deliver a seamless, stress-free solution – all against a ticking clock.
The client required £30,000 to carry out renovations on a recently vacated property. With tradespeople already booked and work scheduled to start, funds needed to be in place before the client left for a two-week holiday on Friday 29th.
HFBS moved quickly. The landlord offered one of their properties as security, which had recently been valued for a remortgage. While this valuation was not originally intended for HFBS lending purposes, the in-house underwriting team reviewed the mortgage offer and supporting valuation report. Satisfied that the figures aligned with expectations, HFBS advanced the loan without requiring a new valuation – saving the client time, cost, and hassle.
The speed of the process was equally impressive:
-Wednesday 27th HFBS issued the offer pack.
-Thursday 28th documents were hand-delivered and signed in London by an HFBS representative.
-Friday 29th final checks were completed, including a security call with the client while they were at the airport. The funds were released that very day.
The client received £30,000 at 1.59% per month with zero upfront valuation fees and a turnaround measured in just days, not weeks.
Dan Yendall-Collings Director at HFBS said: “This case shows the power of our flexible, common-sense approach. By working with the information already available and acting quickly, we were able to get the client the funds they needed without delay. Even with the challenge of a holiday deadline, everything was completed smoothly and on time.”
Once again, HFBS has demonstrated why brokers trust them for fast, personal, and pragmatic bridging solutions.
HFBS Completes £300,000 Bridging Loan to Support Development Exit
Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) has delivered a timely £300,000 bridging loan to support a developer keen to complete the first phase of a new-build estate.
The client, who owns his residential property valued at £1,000,000 with an existing mortgage of £112,000, required funds fast to ensure smooth progress on a development site held in his limited company. Although the loan couldn’t be secured against the development site directly, HFBS was able to structure the deal in the client’s personal name, secured on his home address.
With several committed buyers having already paid deposits, the client had a clear exit strategy in place. HFBS swiftly arranged a valuation, which came back as expected, allowing them to release the funds and complete the deal within just 10 days.
The loan, offered at 1.09% per month for a term of up to 12 months, enabled the developer to finalise and sell the first phase of the project. The sales will repay the bridging loan in full and release capital to progress the second phase of the estate.
“While it wasn’t one of our fastest completions, it was up to our maximum loan size,” Dan Yendall-Collings Senior Underwriter at HFBS. “We don’t see many £300,000 cases, so it’s a great reminder to brokers that we are ready and able to fund at this level when the circumstances are right.”
HFBS remains committed to fast, flexible lending solutions, offering brokers and their clients competitive rates and a pragmatic approach to complex cases.
Auction Rescue as HFBS Completes £18k Bridge in Record Time
Speed and flexibility win the day as Holme Finance Bridging Solutions completes auction rescue just in time to secure property purchase.
A broker facing a fast-approaching auction deadline has hailed Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) for stepping in where other lenders wouldn’t – completing a sub-£50k property deal in just days, and rescuing a client at risk of losing his investment.
The challenge came from a client who had successfully bid on a £47,000 investment property in Manchester. With only five days left to complete, the developer – despite his past experience with short-term finance – found himself unable to secure funding through traditional routes, primarily due to the property’s low value falling beneath other lenders’ minimum thresholds.
Turning to a broker for a solution, the challenge quickly became clear: the loan size and property value fell outside the scope of every lender capable of meeting the auction timeline… except one.
HFBS, renowned for its flexible lending criteria and refusal to impose minimum property values, was the standout option.
“We don’t have a minimum valuation requirement – if the deal makes sense, we’ll consider it,” Dan Yendall-Collings Senior Underwriter at HFBS commented. “In this case, the client only needed £18,000. We received the enquiry on Monday, made the offer the same day, met the client on Tuesday to finalise the paperwork, and were ready to fund well ahead of the Friday deadline.”
The loan was secured at a monthly rate of 1.89%, giving the client the breathing space to complete the purchase and plan for exit. With a light refurbishment, the property is expected to be valued at around £75,000, opening the door for a traditional buy-to-let remortgage – or a full settlement from business cashflow.
The deal is a textbook example of how speed and flexibility continue to set specialist lenders apart, particularly in time-sensitive scenarios like auction purchases.
“Where others see a problem, we look for the solution,” Dan added. “Our niche approach – low-value lending, rapid decision-making, and direct engagement with clients – is exactly what makes these deals possible.”
HFBS Races Ahead for Lindsey Lodge Hospice
Fuelled by Fun, Driven by Purpose: HFBS Races Ahead for Lindsey Lodge Hospice
With expert cornering, flawless focus, and pure kart control! The HFBS Kart team brought their A-game to this year’s Lincoln Krazy Races, taking on the twists, turns and thrills of the wacky soapbox course with incredible skill — and all in aid of an amazing cause: Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
With the crowd cheering and competitors whizzing by in all sorts of wild contraptions, the HFBS kart held its own with impressive speed and style. But beyond the fun and friendly competition, this was about making a difference.
Lindsey Lodge Hospice provides vital palliative care to people across North Lincolnshire, offering support, comfort, and dignity when it matters most. We’re proud to do our part to support their work — and the response so far has been incredible.
💙 We’re still buzzing from the day, but even more excited about the impact your donations can have. Raising a massive £635 is thanks to you, we know this will make a massive difference.
Every penny raised goes directly to helping Lindsey Lodge continue their incredible care — and there’s still time to get involved!
⏳ Help us reach our fundraising goal!
👉 Donate here
Thank you to everyone who’s already donated, shared our page, or cheered us on from the sidelines. Together, we’re racing toward something truly meaningful.
HFBS Hits the Road to Complete Urgent Bridging Loan
When a property developer needed an urgent bridging loan to complete his London project, HFBS didn’t just pick up the phone—they hit the road. In a race against the clock, HFBS completed a round-trip of several hours to meet the client in person, ensuring the deal was completed on time. Their quick thinking, decisive action, and commitment to finding a solution made all the difference, delivering the funds in just five days to meet a tight deadline despite complex circumstances.
The property developer, engaged in a London-based development, had previously secured a small second charge bridging loan against his home address to finance the project. However, the development faced unexpected delays and cost overruns, leaving it incomplete and unsellable.
To complicate matters, the existing lender, who the client had been negotiating with, had initially indicated that they might offer further funding and an extension. However, just days before the loan was due for repayment on March 28th, the lender withdrew their support leaving the client scrambling to secure £85,000. The client urgently needed this sum to clear the outstanding balance and secure an additional £50,000 to complete the project.
Contacted via a broker on March 24th, HFBS acted immediately to approve the deal, send out the full offer pack, and instruct a valuation on the same day. By March 25th, they had gathered essential information from the previous lender and the first mortgagee. The valuation took place on March 26th, with the report arriving the next day.
HFBS made significant efforts to ensure the client’s paperwork was completed on time, including traveling to the client’s home in Norfolk to facilitate the signing of the legal charge on March 27th. The completed pack was returned to the office and the advance released on March 28th, meeting the lender’s deadline and avoiding costly default fees.
Dan Yendall-Collings, Senior Underwriter at HFBS, commented: “We understand things don’t always go to plan. In this case, the client had overrun on both time and budget, but the deal still made sense, so we were happy to jump in and provide an opportunity to get the whole thing completed enabling him to realise the equity and profit in the development deal. We couldn’t secure on the development project as it was owned in the name of his limited company, but we could raise him the funds as a second charge on his home address with the purpose of funds being for business use.”
A fast, efficient solution thanks to HFBS’s decisive actions and commitment to client service, the bridging loan was completed on time. The developer is now able to complete the project and realise the profit on the property’s eventual sale. The £85,000 second charge bridge following a £60,000 first mortgage against a valuation of £250,000 was offered at a rate of 1.29% over 12 months.
HFBS’s ability to respond rapidly and decisively, even in complex and time-sensitive cases, sets it apart from other bridging lenders. When faced with unexpected challenges, HFBS rises to the occasion, helping clients find a way forward.
Your Flexible Finance Partner – Making Bridging Easy!
Why jump through hoops when you don’t have to? When it comes to bridging finance, speed and flexibility are essential.
HFBS offers:
🔄 No solicitor involvement in most cases
📄 In-house issue of documents and legal completion
🚫 No default rates Partner with us and see the difference!
That’s why brokers turn to Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) – the finance partner that makes things simple.
HFBS understands that time is money, which is why they’ve cut out the unnecessary steps that slow things down. In most cases, there’s no need for solicitor involvement, thanks to their streamlined process.
Instead, HFBS handles everything in-house – from issuing documents to completing the legal process – saving you time, hassle, and cost.
And the good news doesn’t stop there! With HFBS, there are no default rates to worry about. It’s just straightforward, reliable finance designed with brokers in mind.
If you’re ready to experience the difference that flexibility makes, get in touch with HFBS today!
HFBS fundraiser for Lindsey Lodge Hospice
HFBS has just committed to entering the Lincoln Krazy Races on 22nd June all in aid of raising funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice
It’s not long for the team to develop and build their very own race ready kart but as you can imagine with absolutely no experience of building karts the one thing they are relying on is an abundance of optimism and an unrivalled record for being quick.
One way or another Ian and his team will make this happen risking life and limb in order to provide entertainment in support of this very worthy local charity
Lindsey Lodge has been providing high quality, specialist palliative care and wellbeing services to local people and families living with life limiting illnesses for over 30 years. They do an excellent job but as a charity, they rely almost entirely on the donations and generosity of the local community.
Any support you can offer through a donation would be very much appreciated. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity.
We’ll be sharing progress updates along the way. Wish us luck.
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