Client situation.
A broker introduced us to a foreign national borrower with two unencumbered flats in St John’s Wood who needed to quickly raise capital to take advantage of a business opportunity. Any bridging with an international client requires extra due diligence and documentation, and many lenders struggle with quick completions for international clients due to additional compliance requirements and unfamiliar documentation. While this can create delays that can kill time-sensitive opportunities, the broker knew Lakeshield’s approach would be well-suited to completing this deal in time for their client.
Our solution.
We structured over £2 million in funding at 66% LTV across the two properties. Our experience with international borrowers meant we could navigate the additional requirements efficiently while maintaining our rapid timeline. We understood that this client needed to move quickly to capitalize on business opportunities, and our specialised processes ensured we could deliver without the usual delays associated with international lending.
Result.
Fourteen days to complete a £2 million facility demonstrated our ability to handle substantial, complex deals for international clients without compromising on speed. The clients secured the business capital they needed, and we proved that international lending doesn’t have to mean slow lending. This case shows how specialised expertise can turn complex situations into straightforward solutions.
International clients with UK property? We have the expertise to make complex deals simple.