{"id":228952,"date":"2025-05-23T17:34:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesnewswire.com\/?p=106181"},"modified":"2025-05-23T17:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:34:18","slug":"7-out-of-10-brokers-expect-growth-in-bridging-market-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/05\/23\/7-out-of-10-brokers-expect-growth-in-bridging-market-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"7 out of 10 Brokers Expect Growth in Bridging Market in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106182\" src=\"https:\/\/businesnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ket.png\" alt=\"ket\" width=\"677\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ket.png 677w, https:\/\/businesnewswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ket-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK bridging loan market is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by increased demand for flexible financing solutions and a robust property market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent surveys indicate that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moneyage.co.uk\/Three-quarters-of-intermediaries-predict-bridging-growth-in-2025.php\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72% of intermediaries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anticipate growth in the bridging sector this year, with 10% forecasting high growth levels. This optimism stems from factors such as heightened awareness of bridging finance, greater flexibility from lenders, and strong investor appetite.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thebdla.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/bridging-into-the-future-a-bright-outlook-for-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Rising Bridging Demand and Market Expansion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bridging finance sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with applications increasing slightly from the previous quarter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the uptick in applications, the average completion time decreased significantly by seven days, from 39 days in Q4 2024 to 32 days in Q1 2025, the lowest since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgingtrends.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridging Trends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> launched in 2015. This efficiency reflects the sector\u2019s enhanced processing capabilities and a more streamlined lending environment.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bridgingloandirectory.co.uk\/bridging-finance\/bridging-trends-shows-market-stability-and-increased-efficiency-in-q1-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment purchases have surged, rising from 13% in Q4 2024 to 23% in Q1 2025, indicating a strong response to stamp duty considerations and demonstrating borrowers\u2019 keen awareness of these opportunities.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bridgingloandirectory.co.uk\/bridging-finance\/bridging-trends-shows-market-stability-and-increased-efficiency-in-q1-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are The Factors Driving Growth?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several key factors contribute to the anticipated growth in the bridging loan market:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Speed and Efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The sector\u2019s ability to process loans swiftly, with average completion times dropping to 32 days, appeals to borrowers needing quick access to funds. (Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kpfinance.co.uk\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KP Finance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexible Lending Criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bridging lenders often prioritise asset value and exit strategy over credit scores, offering funding for various purposes, including business needs, tax obligations, debt restructuring, and refurbishment projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diverse Applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bridging loans provide short-term solutions for buyers needing immediate funds before finalizing property sales or renovations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher Loan-to-Value Ratios<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Some lenders offer LTV ratios up to 75%, making it easier for borrowers to access larger sums.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These factors, combined with a stable political environment and potential interest rate reductions, create a conducive atmosphere for the bridging loan market to thrive in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is The Outlook For Bridging in 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bridging loan market\u2019s trajectory in 2025 appears promising, with industry experts and intermediaries expressing confidence in its continued expansion. As borrowers seek flexible and efficient financing solutions, bridging loans are well-positioned to meet these needs, solidifying their role in the UK\u2019s financial landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK bridging loan market is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by increased demand for flexible financing solutions and a robust property market.\u00a0 Recent surveys indicate that 72% of intermediaries anticipate growth in the bridging sector this year, with 10% forecasting high growth levels. This optimism stems from factors such as heightened awareness&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/05\/23\/7-out-of-10-brokers-expect-growth-in-bridging-market-in-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":344,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[374],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ipsnews"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 out of 10 Brokers Expect Growth in Bridging Market in 2025 - Business<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/05\/23\/7-out-of-10-brokers-expect-growth-in-bridging-market-in-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 out of 10 Brokers Expect Growth in Bridging Market in 2025 - Business\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The UK bridging loan market is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by increased demand for flexible financing solutions and a robust property market.\u00a0 Recent surveys indicate that 72% of intermediaries anticipate growth in the bridging sector this year, with 10% forecasting high growth levels. 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