29 September 2021
The borrowers were preparing to buy a £1.25 million residential home and were initially proceeding with a long-term mortgage
31 August 2021
Director of Mortgage Lending will improve processes for brokers
05 August 2021
Eight in ten brokers say that flexible lending criteria has become more important for borrowers post-lockdown
03 August 2021
A blog post by Masthaven's Sales Director Richard Deacon
19 July 2021
Our latest Broker Beat research
28 June 2021
We've opened two new offices to give our colleagues more flexibility
03 June 2021
Our core bridging product rates now start at 0.43%
08 March 2021
We mark International Women’s Day with a commitment to increasing our gender representation
24 February 2021
Our bridging range now includes a separate refurbishment range and a new Mini Bridge option
08 February 2021
Eight in ten brokers say that flexible lending criteria has become more important for customers since the start of the pandemic
12 January 2021
- Masthaven Bank has announced a new partnership with PRIMIS Mortgage Network, one of the largest mortgage and protection networks in the UK
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16 December 2020
71% of brokers are confident about the year ahead, our latest research shows
03 December 2020
Masthaven Bank is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its Leadership Team and Board with a number of new appointments as well as promotions to...
06 October 2020
Jon has worked at Masthaven for six years and leaves the business having been part of the leadership team that steered it from an idea to the first new bank...
01 October 2020
Our second CFI award win this year - we were also named Most Innovative Digital Retail Bank 2020
23 September 2020
Masthaven has paid £1.4m in commission to its intermediary partners on new loans
Masthaven has helped over 2,000 new lending customers during...
18 August 2020
Third consecutive year we've won this award
Recognised for our flexible savings offering and mortgages that meet diverse customer need
12 August 2020
Masthaven Bank is the 10th fastest-growing company in the UK, according to research from market analyst Beauhurst
16 July 2020
Case was keyed in through the bank's new broker portal
Customer "incredibly pleased" with outcome
24 June 2020
Our latest case study shows how our broker portal ensured a bridging loan completed in just 10 days during the covid-19 crisis
26 May 2020
Despite the coronavirus crisis, intermedaries are confident about future prospects
06 May 2020
Leigh Bartlett has been appointed our new CEO
09 March 2020
Roz Cawood has been appointed to Head of Sales for short-term lending
05 March 2020
Masthaven Bank has launched a digital development programme for its female leaders which aims to hone their leadership skills, develop as professionals and...
27 February 2020
The new portal gives brokers access to quick quotes, instant DIPs and the ability to apply online
12 February 2020
Masthaven has announced that its founder, Andrew Bloom, is stepping back from his position as CEO at the end of April 2020, with chief financial officer...
22 January 2020
- Majority of brokers confident about their firm's prospects in 2020
- Over 80% expect revenues to rise
- Remortgaging, later...
14 January 2020
Take a look at the latest roundtable session from Bridging & Commercial
13 November 2019
Rob will be responsible for Masthaven’s sales division alongside Richard Deacon, Masthaven’s Sales Director for short-term lending, bringing all...
28 October 2019
Masthaven Bank has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Leigh Bartlett as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director...
14 August 2019
Masthaven Bank’s latest Broker Beat survey, which gauges the insights and opinions of brokers working in the specialist lending market...
23 July 2019
We've launched a dedicated intermediary website including a live API integration with Knowledge Bank
28 June 2019
Nearly a quarter (73%) of specialist lending intermediaries feel confident about the specialist mortgage market’s prospects over the next 12 months...
05 June 2019
We've reduced rates to 0.48% and introduced a new refurbishment product.
19 December 2018
Specialist lending market buoyant according to our Broker Beat research
05 October 2018
Masthaven has today announced it has generated £0.5 billion in assets driven by the growth in its diversified lending across short term and long term...
05 October 2018
Masthaven has today announced it has generated £0.5 billion in assets driven by the growth in its diversified lending across short term and long term...
27 September 2018
LONDON – Masthaven, the UK specialist bank, and Värde Partners, the global alternative investment firm...
23 August 2018
Raphael Benggio is a Team Leader at Masthaven. Raphael received a case from one of Masthaven’s packager partners – Y3S. They needed help for one...
21 May 2018
We’ve rolled out Bridging Plus across the wider market following a successful soft launch with key brokers.
08 May 2018
- LTV for purchases rising from 70% to 75%
- Update follows broker feedback and is designed to increase flexibility for borrowers
09 April 2018
- Specialist lender completes first loan from newly-launched product suite
- Case highlights the bank’s flexible approach...
03 April 2018
Masthaven Bank has today announced the appointment of Alan Margolis as Credit and Operations Director for the short-term lending side of the business. Alan...
01 March 2018
Bridging finance is a specialist form of short-term lending designed to support homeowners secure a dream home, do new-builds and buy land. As it grows in...
14 February 2018
Masthaven Bank is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a new bridging product specifically focusing on larger loans. Offering partner brokers...
10 January 2018
Masthaven has completed its swiftest bridging loan, for £233,552 with TFC Homeloans and Lightfoots Solicitors.
13 November 2017
James Bloom has been appointed Managing Director for Masthaven’s Short Term Lending division. This is a new role encompassing the bank’s...
06 November 2017
Martin Ball is a Home Counties based mortgage consultant with Knight Frank Finance, the residential and commercial mortgage consultancy. With over ten...
13 September 2017
Masthaven is today launching an extended suite of short-term Lending solutions, reflecting increased demand from brokers for simple flexible short-term...
07 August 2017
Read what Underwriter Raphael Benggio has to say about making quick decisions that still have that human touch.
13 June 2017
Hollinger Field Investments Ltd (HFI) is a value-driven company which specialises in working in partnership with national and regional developers. Apart...
19 May 2017
Blossom Homes is a family run business specialising in bespoke low volume, high value property. Winners of LABC’s Best in Quality Small Housing and...
01 March 2017
A look at who funds bridging lenders and why does it matter?
The financial crisis created an acute focus on how lending businesses were funded...
30 December 2016
Many things have marked the 16th year of this century as a bit of a game changer. Unexpected outcomes - such as Brexit and Donald Trump - have rocked nations...
29 November 2016
A lender is a lender? A mortgage is the same as a development loan? Wrong on both counts and common misconceptions which are often banded around.
28 November 2016
Today, Masthaven announces its refreshed Bridging Finance product range, as it opens as a new retail challenger bank.
16 June 2016
Newly authorised Masthaven Bank has today announced the appointment of James Bloom as Managing Director of its Development Finance Division, effective 6...
20 April 2016
Masthaven Bank has today announced its status as the first challenger bank of 2016 to be granted a retail banking licence. Borne out of the award-winning...