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How we promote a culture of quality at LendInvest

How we promote a culture of quality at LendInvest

March 7, 2023

by Meenakshi Choudhary, QA Engineering Manager Quality assurance (QA) is often assumed to be a thin slice of work—something that happens in between writing code and getting it deployed to production. But in reality it doesn’t happen at just one point in time, and it encompasses more than the testing tools, the number of tests...

How much do Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) save brokers and their customers?

How much do Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) save brokers and their customers?

March 1, 2023

Get your next bridging deal started quickly through the bridging portal, and pay no valuation fees when you use our AVMs. By Mia Colgan, BDM We haven’t been talking about AVMs enough, have we?  I agree, to be honest, because it is an exciting addition to an already quick portal that will save you time...

‘Finding ways to say yes’: A Q&A with our Lending Operations Manager on working with complex deals and launching residential mortgages

‘Finding ways to say yes’: A Q&A with our Lending Operations Manager on working with complex deals and launching residential mortgages

February 28, 2023

We chat to Lending Operations Manager, Hannah Moody, about pushing residential mortgages whole of market and what good lending looks like. When did you join LendInvest? November 30th 2021 How has your role changed in your time here? Initially I was working very closely with the BTL teams, reviewing the processes across the Operation, but...

Development Case Study: Facility for ground-up development project

Development Case Study: Facility for ground-up development project

February 22, 2023

We’ve reduced our rates and opened a new £100 million funding partnership to support your development deals, contact our team and get quotes here. Location: Lincolnshire Loan amount: £3,233,764 A repeat borrower approached us for funding for this ground-up development in Lincolnshire. They had a good record of working with us previously, and the facility...

What is happening with private rental EPC changes, and what should brokers do? 

What is happening with private rental EPC changes, and what should brokers do? 

February 22, 2023

To see our cheaper EPC Buy-to-Let products, get instant quotes and find your local BDM, go to our Buy-to-Let page.  By Sophie Mitchell-Charman, Commercial Director Is it just us, or has the flurry of attention being paid to upcoming EPC changes quietened down?  After the government announced its intention to have all new-build private rentals...

Case study: Regulated bridge capital raise to complete refurbishment

Case study: Regulated bridge capital raise to complete refurbishment

February 20, 2023

See rates, contact our experts and get instant quotes on our bridging page. Location: Peterborough LTV: 32.42% Loan amount: £81,051 – Homeowners were looking to raise capital against their home to complete a big refurbishment job.  They had purchased the home, their main residence, at auction and were looking for additional money to complete an...

Case study: From fee paid to offer in 1 day for Buy-to-Let purchase

Case study: From fee paid to offer in 1 day for Buy-to-Let purchase

February 20, 2023

To see how we can make your Buy-to-Let deal simple and fast, visit our Buy-to-Let page.  Location: Hull Loan amount: £70,500 LTV: 75%  Product: 2-year tracker A portfolio landlord approached us looking for a loan to support their purchase of a 3-bed terraced house in Hull.  We had the funding and product they needed, but...

Delivering £100m of development loans with quality communication and a simpler process: Q&A with Senior Portfolio Manager Katherine Smith

Delivering £100m of development loans with quality communication and a simpler process: Q&A with Senior Portfolio Manager Katherine Smith

February 14, 2023

Katherine Smith recently joined LendInvest as a Senior Portfolio Manager in our expanding development team. Here she talks about her experience and why she was attracted to join LendInvest. Learn more about our development team, cases we support and get instant quotes. What attracted you to joining LendInvest?  Having taken some time out of the...

The opportunity bridging finance offers in a regenerating North West

The opportunity bridging finance offers in a regenerating North West

February 13, 2023

Apply quickly online, get Heads of Terms in minutes, and skip valuations with AVMs by applying through the bridging portal. By Waqar Khan, Business Development Manager for the North West Much has been made over the last few years of the meaning of the phrase ‘levelling up’, but with further funding announcements made at the...

A fresh approach to real estate investing: Q&A with our new director of fundraising, Harry Hall

A fresh approach to real estate investing: Q&A with our new director of fundraising, Harry Hall

February 8, 2023

Harry Hall recently joined LendInvest, here he talks about why he joined LendInvest and the exciting challenge that lies ahead. Where have you joined LendInvest from? I have joined LendInvest from Allspring Global Investments (formerly Wells Fargo Asset Management), where I was a Sales Director in the UK Institutional market. Previously I was at BlackRock...