Hope Capital secures first funding line with Hampshire Trust Bank

Hope Capital Property Finance has secured its first funding line with Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) as part of its expansion plans across the UK bridging market.

The bilateral facility builds on recent enhancements the business has made to its existing funding line. The additional £35m in funding will support Hope Capital Property Finance in financing a growing pipeline of residential, semi-commercial, and commercial property projects across the UK.

Daisy Xu, head of structured finance at HTB, said: “We are pleased to support Hope Capital Property Finance at a pivotal point in their growth. Beyond strong underwriting capability, what stood out to us was their clarity of their long-term strategy in a market that continues to evolve.
 
"This facility is designed not just to support their immediate pipeline, but to provide a scalable funding line as they establish their presence in the UK bridging sector. It also reflects our broader commitment to backing specialist lenders who demonstrate both consistency and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.”

Kate Cowan (pictured), chief financial and operating officer at Hope Capital, commented: “Securing this standalone facility with HTB is a significant milestone for Hope Capital Property Finance. Even amid market uncertainties in the sector, we are stronger than ever, backed by clear governance, full transparency with our investors, and our largest team to date."

Jonathan Sealey (pictured), CEO of Hope Capital, added: “Building on our strongest year in 2025, and with the support of HTB, we are focused on accelerating growth in 2026, expanding our product offering, and maintaining the speed, flexibility, and reliability expected by our brokers and borrowers.”