SDKA expands underwriting team

SDKA has appointed its sixth underwriter, James Holehouse.

He will work with both brokers and direct business applicants from initial application through to completion, as well as dealing with surveyors and legal professionals to ensure every deal is completed to all stipulated requirements and timeframes.

James joins from Salboy where he held the position of development manager from January 2018.

SDKA is an unregulated bridging lender offering products on residential, semi-commercial and commercial properties across England, Wales and Scotland.

The lender offers interest rates from 0.84% per calendar month up to a maximum LTV of 75%. Terms are available up to 24 months with a maximum loan size of £10m. 

Kunal Mehta, managing director of SDKA, said: “Service is everything, and to constantly meet our service level agreements we need a team that is focused on people. That means putting yourselves in every clients’ shoes to understand their needs and then surpass their expectations.

“James has a proven track record in the specialist finance market and a personality that fits right in with the SDKA ethos, he will be a huge advantage to the team as we look forward to a busy 2026.”