
United Trust Bank Bridging Loans: Complete Lender Review & Live Quote Comparison.
Why Choose United Trust Bank for Bridging Finance?
Award-Winning Specialist Banking Since 1955
United Trust Bank has been incorporated since 1955, establishing ourselves as a trusted UK specialist bank with deep expertise in secured funding facilities. Our bridging finance solutions are built on decades of experience in property finance.
Key Benefits:
Award-Winning Service: Fast, flexible, and competitive, award-winning bridging loans
Substantial Lending: Loans from £125k to £15m with loans available from £100k
Competitive LTV: Up to 75% LTV on first charge standard bridging loans
Specialist Underwriting: Separate skilled underwriting teams for regulated and unregulated bridging
Established Reputation: Nearly 70 years of banking excellence
Professional Focus: Dedicated intermediary support and services
Standard Bridging Finance
Their flagship bridging loan product offering competitive rates and flexible terms for property professionals and investors.
Key Features:
Loans from £125k to £15m
Up to 75% LTV on first charge standard bridging loans
Security properties located in England, Wales and mainland Scotland
Fast decision-making with experienced underwriters
Flexible terms to suit your transaction timing
Ideal for:
Property purchase before sale completion
Auction purchases and quick completions
Property portfolio expansion
Chain break solutions
Investment property acquisitions
Regulated Bridging Finance
Specialist regulated bridging solutions for personal property transactions, with full consumer protection and clear regulatory oversight.
Recent Success:
£3.3m regulated bridging loan to enable customer to pay off 1st and 2nd charge mortgages, personal loans and release equity for refurbishment
£345,000 second charge regulated bridging loan to support holiday let purchase and renovation
Benefits:
Full FCA regulation and consumer protection
Dedicated skilled underwriting team for regulated proposals
Suitable for personal property transactions
Transparent terms and conditions
Professional service standards
Non-Regulated Bridging Finance
Flexible bridging solutions for business use and commercial property transactions where regulation isn't required.
Features:
Business property acquisitions
Commercial bridging transactions
Professional property development
Dedicated skilled underwriting team for unregulated proposals
Competitive commercial rates
Second Charge Bridging
Specialist second charge bridging solutions with competitive LTV ratios and flexible terms.
Key Details:
Maximum LTV up to 70% on second charge bridging loans
Reduced rates across entire second charge range
Available for both regulated and non-regulated lending
Professional underwriting approach
Flexible security arrangements
Competitive Rates and Terms
Market-Leading LTV Ratios
Loan-to-Value Ratios:
First charge standard bridging: Up to 75% LTV
Second charge bridging: Up to 70% LTV
Competitive rates in the 55% to 65% LTV range where brokers do most business
Loan Amounts:
Minimum: £100k
Maximum: £15m
Substantial lending capacity for large transactions
Flexible loan structures available
Geographic Coverage:
England, Wales and mainland Scotland
Comprehensive UK property coverage
Local market knowledge and expertise
Competitive Rates and Terms
Market-Leading LTV Ratios
Loan-to-Value Ratios:
First charge standard bridging: Up to 75% LTV
Second charge bridging: Up to 70% LTV
Competitive rates in the 55% to 65% LTV range where brokers do most business
Loan Amounts:
Minimum: £100k
Maximum: £15m
Substantial lending capacity for large transactions
Flexible loan structures available
Geographic Coverage:
England, Wales and mainland Scotland
Comprehensive UK property coverage
Local market knowledge and expertise
Professional Service Excellence
Dedicated Intermediary Support
United Trust Bank provides specialized bridging finance services for intermediaries, recognizing the crucial role brokers play in the property finance market.
Intermediary Benefits:
Dedicated intermediary support team
Professional service standards
Clear communication throughout the process
Competitive commission structures
Comprehensive product training and support
Our Commitment:
Founding members of professional associations
Members of the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) Lender Committee
Professional industry engagement
Ethical lending practices
Expert Underwriting Teams
Specialist Knowledge and Experience
United Trust Bank has created two separate and appropriately skilled underwriting teams to manage regulated and unregulated bridging proposals, ensuring specialist expertise for each type of lending.
Regulated Team Expertise:
Consumer protection focus
Residential property specialists
Personal use lending experience
Regulatory compliance expertise
Unregulated Team Expertise:
Commercial property knowledge
Business lending experience
Investment property specialists
Flexible commercial solutions
Recent Enhancements
Continuous Product Development
United Trust Bank continually enhances its bridging finance offering to meet market demands and provide competitive solutions.
Recent Improvements:
Interest rate reductions across the range
Minimum loan size reduced to £100k
Maximum LTV increased from 70% to 75% for first charge standard bridging
Reduced rates across entire second charge rangeransparent Pricing Structure
Monthly Interest Rates:
Standard bridging loans: From 0.62% per month
Refurbishment bridging: From 0.65% per month
Developer exit products: Competitive rates on application
Loan-to-Value Ratios:
Available from 55% LTV
Expanded LTV bands for different scenarios
Competitive ratios across the range
Clear LTV criteria for each product type
Flexible Terms:
Short-term bridging solutions
Interest servicing or rolled-up options
Clear repayment terms
No unnecessary complications