The new standard of bridging
Bridging finance was never meant to be complicated. When it took off, decades ago, it was simple and it was fast. The idea was straightforward: you had a property, you needed money quickly, and a lender advanced against the value of the asset. Speed was the whole point. Bridging existed precisely because a mortgage was […]
Introducing credit-backed loans
If you place bridging or development cases, you know the routine. You find a lender, you get a decision in principle, and then you wait to see whether it survives underwriting. Sometimes it does. Often it doesn’t. Credit-backed loans are built to remove that gamble. Here is the simple version. When you place a credit […]
Ultimate Finance joins Broka as a preferred lender
We have added Ultimate Finance to Broka as a preferred lender, giving brokers fast access to bridging finance that is built for momentum and real‑world property scenarios. Ultimate Finance focuses on keeping cases moving, with bridging solutions for purchase, development exit, Below Market Value (BMV) and equity release. Their approach is solution‑first: starting with what […]
New Preferred Lender: Invocap
We’ve added a new preferred lender to Broka: Invocap. Invocap focuses on property investors who need fast, practical solutions for: • Purchases on tight deadlines • Light to heavy refurbishments • Development exits where completed units need time to sell  Headline criteria: • Facilities from £100k to £5m • Up to 75% LTV and […]
Broka Brief 0011 / Industry Insights / May 2026
Subject: Broka Brief 011 is now available The latest edition of the Broka Brief has landed. This month’s report includes: • Latest lender pricing trends• Broker activity insights• Asset class coverage across lenders• Legal and valuation options• Bridging and development finance market data A quick, data-led snapshot of what’s happening across the specialist finance market. […]
We’ve introduced Development Exit as a new transaction type on Broka.
We’ve introduced Development Exit as a new transaction type on Broka. This allows brokers to source lenders for completed or near-complete developments directly within the platform. Exiting a development isn’t always straightforward. Projects often reach practical completion before all units are sold, or require a structured transition away from development finance. With Development Exit now […]
Broka Brief 0010 / Industry Insights / April 2026
Broka surpasses 150 active brokers as platform hits record activity levels
Broka has now surpassed 150 active brokers on the platform. This milestone marks a significant step in the platform’s growth, with broker adoption continuing to increase month on month. As the network expands, we’re now seeing the impact across platform activity. In the most recent month, Broka recorded its highest level of activity to date: […]
New Preferred Lender: Bricks Finance
Bricks Finance has joined the Broka platform, strengthening support for brokers placing time-sensitive bridging and development cases. A privately funded lender specialising in short-term, asset-backed property finance, Bricks combines fast decision-making with a practical, commercially driven approach to underwriting. Key Highlights Speed & Delivery Completion from as little as 3 working days Built for time-sensitive transactions where […]
Broka Brief 009 / Industry Insights / March 2026
