Bridging Finance

BLG Bridging Loans

Access BLG's bridging and development products through Doulton. Seamless transitions from acquisition to build-out with a single lender relationship.

Bridging and Development Lender

BLG bridging loans through Doulton

BLG is a specialist lender offering both bridging and development finance under one roof. This dual capability makes them particularly valuable for property developers who need to move quickly on site acquisitions and then transition seamlessly into a development facility.

As an experienced bridging finance broker, Doulton has a direct relationship with BLG's underwriting team. We search across 130+ lenders including BLG to find your best deal, ensuring you get the most competitive terms available for your specific circumstances.

Key Features

What BLG offers

Bridging and Development Combined

BLG offers both bridging and development finance, allowing borrowers to work with a single lender from initial acquisition through to development completion, simplifying the process.

Seamless Transitions

For borrowers who bridge into a development project, BLG can transition the facility from bridging to development finance without the cost and delay of refinancing with a new lender.

Site Acquisition Bridging

BLG understands that securing a development site quickly is often critical. Their bridging facilities are designed to help developers acquire sites before competitors move in.

Experienced in Planning

BLG's team understands the planning process and can structure bridging facilities that account for planning timelines, conditional permissions, and the risks involved in pre-planning purchases.

Competitive Developer Terms

Experienced developers with a proven track record benefit from BLG's most competitive rates and terms, reflecting the lower risk profile that experienced operators bring to a project.

Nationwide Lending

BLG lends across England and Wales, supporting developers and investors in both established urban markets and emerging regional locations with growth potential.

Why Use a Broker

The advantage of going through Doulton

While BLG is an excellent lender, they are just one option in a market of over 130 specialist bridging providers. By working with Doulton, you gain access to the entire market - not just a single lender's products. We compare BLG's terms against every other lender to make sure you are getting the best deal.

Our established relationship with BLG means we can often negotiate better terms than you would receive going direct. We understand their criteria inside out, which means fewer delays, fewer declines, and faster completions. If BLG is not the right fit, we will tell you - and place your case with a lender that is.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply to BLG directly or do I need a broker?

Most specialist bridging lenders including BLG prefer intermediated business and either do not accept direct applications or reserve their best pricing for broker-introduced cases. Going through a whole-of-market broker like Doulton means your application is placed on the right desk, structured the way the underwriter wants to see it, and benchmarked against 130+ alternative lenders before you commit.

How does BLG compare with other bridging lenders?

No single lender is the cheapest or fastest on every case. BLG may offer market-leading rates on one property type and be uncompetitive on another. We look at your specific scenario - property, LTV, exit strategy and timeframe - and identify which of the 130+ lenders on our panel will give you the best overall deal.

How fast can BLG complete a bridging loan?

Straightforward bridging cases can complete in 5 to 10 working days. More complex scenarios - unusual security, cross-collateralisation, multiple owners - typically take 2 to 3 weeks. Speed is driven by valuation and legal turnaround more than underwriting, so coming in with clean paperwork makes the biggest difference.

What rates do specialist bridging lenders charge?

Rates currently range from around 0.49% per month for prime residential first-charge deals at lower LTVs, through to 1.25%+ for heavy refurbishment, complex commercial, or higher-LTV transactions. Arrangement fees are usually 1-2% and most lenders will accept retained, rolled-up or serviced interest.

Does using a broker cost more than going direct?

No. Broker fees are typically disclosed upfront and competitive deals often only become available via intermediaries. Lenders price in the underwriting and packaging work a good broker does, so you usually end up with a lower all-in cost than going to the lender's direct-to-consumer desk.

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