Albatross Lending Group joins the BDLA

Albatross Lending Group has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as a lender member.

Albatross Lending Group is a specialist lender providing short-term property finance and secured funding for UK SMEs. Its property finance division works with individuals, companies and overseas borrowers across a range of residential and semi-commercial funding needs, while its SME division supports businesses seeking finance for growth, investment, acquisitions, working capital, refinancing and restructuring.

The BDLA works to promote high standards across the sector, while giving members a clear voice with government, regulators and the wider property finance industry. Lender and associate members also benefit from market insight, networking, events, media activity and opportunities to contribute to the development of the sector.

Adam Tyler, CEO of the BDLA, commented: “Specialist lenders have an important role to play where transactions require speed, flexibility or a more individual approach to underwriting when it comes to lending on property or providing SME finance. We’re really pleased to welcome Albatross, which operates both of these areas, and its experience will add another useful perspective to our lender membership.

“A key part of the BDLA’s work is ensuring that the practical experience of lenders informs our engagement with brokers, regulators, policymakers and wider stakeholders. We look forward to the Albatross team contributing to those conversations.”

Joshua Field, chief operating officer at Albatross Lending Group, said: “At Albatross, we have always placed the customer journey at the centre of how we operate, combining a commercial approach to lending with clear communication and direct access to decision-makers. Joining the BDLA is a natural next step as we continue to grow, giving us the opportunity to contribute to the conversations shaping our sector.

We look forward to sharing our experience, learning from fellow members and working together to support high standards across specialist lending.”