West One Bridging Loans
Access West One's established bridging products through Doulton. A proven track record, broad product range, and lending from 50k to 15m across residential and commercial property.
West One bridging loans through Doulton
West One is one of the most established and well-known bridging lenders in the UK. Their long track record of successful completions, combined with a broad product range and strong broker support, has made them a trusted choice for both straightforward and complex bridging transactions. They bring the scale and experience that comes with being a market leader.
As an experienced bridging finance broker, Doulton has a direct relationship with West One's underwriting team. We search across 130+ lenders including West One to find your best deal, ensuring you get the most competitive terms available for your specific circumstances.
What West One offers
Established Market Presence
West One is one of the most recognised names in UK bridging finance. With years of lending experience and thousands of completed cases, they bring stability and reliability that borrowers and brokers can depend on.
Broad Product Range
West One offers bridging for purchases, refinances, auction finance, capital raising, and refurbishment projects. Their product range covers almost every bridging scenario a borrower might encounter.
Lending from 50k to 15m
West One accommodates a wide range of loan sizes, from smaller residential bridges to multi-million pound commercial transactions. Consistent service quality is maintained regardless of the loan amount.
Regulated and Unregulated Options
West One provides both regulated bridging for owner-occupied residential properties and unregulated bridging for investment and commercial purposes, covering the full spectrum of borrower requirements.
In-House Legal Team
West One has an in-house legal function that works alongside their external solicitor panel. This dual approach helps keep legal processes on track and reduces the risk of delays at the completion stage.
Strong Broker Relationships
West One has invested heavily in its broker relationships, with regional BDMs, responsive underwriting teams, and consistent service standards. Brokers benefit from clear communication and dependable turnaround times.
The advantage of going through Doulton
While West One is a leading bridging lender, they are just one option in a market of over 130 specialist providers. By working with Doulton, you gain access to the entire market - not just a single lender's products. We compare West One's terms against every other lender to make sure you are getting the best deal.
Our established relationship with West One 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 West One is not the right fit, we will tell you - and place your case with a lender that is.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to West ONE directly or do I need a broker?
Most specialist bridging lenders including West ONE 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 West ONE compare with other bridging lenders?
No single lender is the cheapest or fastest on every case. West ONE 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 West ONE 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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