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Specialist bridging and development finance — credit-backed terms within 24 hours.

Specialist bridging and development finance

Specialist bridging and development finance

Bespoke finance. Fast.

Our experienced team use advanced systems to deliver fast, flexible property finance across bridging, refurbishment and development.

Fast, flexible funding for residential and commercial properties.

Tailored funding for light to heavy refurb and HMO conversions.

Structured funding for ground-up development schemes.

Highly Commended Bridging Lender of the Year 2025 NACFB

A lender you can rely on

Colenko is a specialist property finance lender trusted by brokers and developers across the UK. Our senior team has delivered over £1 billion in secured finance, combining deep sector expertise with advanced technology to make lending faster, clearer, and more reliable.

Residential townhouses and apartments in Chelsea, London

Built on clarity, communication and commitment

  • Clarity – We lend with a clear understanding of your circumstances, providing transparent terms and structuring funding that works effectively from the outset.

  • Communication – We keep you informed throughout with clear, consistent updates, giving you confidence, certainty, and full visibility at every stage of the process.

  • Commitment – When we issue terms, we stand behind them, navigating complexity, overcoming challenges, and staying committed to delivering your loan through to completion.

Dependable funding, decisive action, and a partner who delivers consistently.

LTV up to

90%

Max term

3 Years

Rates from

0.55%

Facilities up to

£3m

Why brokers work with us

We’re a specialist lender built around brokers, bringing together the experience, speed, and service needed to make complex deals simple.

1. Speed

Credit-backed terms within 24 hours.

When a deal lands, timing is critical. We move decisively, delivering credit-backed terms within a day and actively driving your case forward.

2. Simplicity

Clear process. Direct access.

You deal directly with decision-makers who understand how brokers work, bringing clarity, efficiency, and confidence to every stage of the process.

3. Relationships

We back our brokers for the long term.

Every deal is personal. We’re relationship-driven, not transactional, because when you succeed, we do too.

Meet the team

A team dedicated to helping your clients prosper

The Colenko team

Our team brings together decades of property lending experience. We work closely with brokers and developers across the UK, providing the insight, speed and certainty that complex projects demand.

From first enquiry to final drawdown, you’ll deal directly with experts who understand what matters most: accountability, responsiveness, and results.

Delivering certainty

Finance that moves property projects forward

We fund property projects across the UK, from straightforward residential bridges to more complex refurbishment and development facilities. Here’s a closer look at a recent completion and how we helped make it happen.

  • £413k

    Title Split Bridging Loan

    A fast bridging facility for an auction purchase requiring 100% loan to purchase price, title-driven value creation and a clear refinance exit.

  • £413k

    Title Split Bridging Loan

    A fast bridging facility for an auction purchase requiring 100% loan to purchase price, title-driven value creation and a clear refinance exit.

What our clients say

Here’s what clients say about working with Colenko. From first conversation to completion, we focus on clear communication, practical solutions, and keeping deals moving.

“I had a really positive experience with Colenko. The team stepped in and helped complete the deal smoothly. They were proactive throughout and communication was clear from start to finish. The process was well managed and efficient. I’d happily recommend them.”

Marianne, Kensington

“Our broker recommended Colenko and, given our tight timeframe and first auction purchase, we were initially a little hesitant. However, the team were excellent from the start. They were supportive, attentive and kept us updated while guiding us through the process.”

Olu, Lewisham

“We’ve worked with Colenko on several transactions and the experience has always been smooth. The team act quickly to ensure deals complete on time, even with tight auction deadlines. Their responsiveness and efficiency make the whole process straightforward.”

Michael, Oxford

Fast, credit-backed decisions
you can rely on

Work with a lender that values certainty as much as you do. Whether it’s a residential bridge, a complex refurb, or a development facility, our experienced team provides clear terms within 24 hours and delivers on every commitment.