We understand Property Development
Our Property Development division provides acquisition, construction and sales period funding to support the building activities of housebuilders and developers operating across England and Wales. With commitments in the region of £1.3bn, we support the creation of around 7,000 new homes at any one time across residential and residential-led mixed-use projects. In addition, UTB works with Government agencies including the British Business Bank, Homes England, and the Housing Growth Partnership to enable housebuilders to access competitive funding at increased levels of gearing.
Bridge to Develop
To acquire sites and buildings for the purpose of developing new housing projects
Key features
- Up to 60% LTV
- Residential and Residential led mixed-use projects
- Available in England & Wales
Development Finance
Development of new housing, new build as well as conversions and refurbishment of existing buildings
Key features
- Up to 65% LTGDV
- Residential and Residential led mixed-use projects
- Available in England & Wales
Development Exit Funding
Designed for residential or residential led mixed-use projects where an extension of time is required to allow for the sale of a scheme, equity release as a cash contribution to a new scheme or stabilisation of rental income.
Key features
- Up to 70% LTV
- Residential and Residential led mixed-use projects
- Available in England & Wales
How can we help?
Our Process
Enquire & meet
Get in touch to discuss your project
Your business development manager we aim to review and provide indicative terms or decline within 24 hours
Agreement & offer
Your business development manager will present your proposal to our Credit Committee.
Our Credit Committee meets each working day, providing immediate and reliable decisions and a formal offer letter usually follows within 48 hours.
Due Diligence
Upon acceptance of your offer letter and payment of the commitment fee, a dedicated case manager will instruct a solicitor, valuer and project monitoring surveyor to report on your project. Your case manager will also complete statutory checks.
Drawdown
Once we have reviewed all the reports and completed our checks we will register the security and release the funds. Further staged funds will be available in accordance with the loan agreement throughout the project.
Repayment
Once the scheme is completed, your loan will be repaid from the proceeds of sales, refinancing or other exit strategy.
Property Development News
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Awards
Property Development Finance Lender of the Year 2023
United Trust Bank (UTB) has won two highly prized awards at the NACFB Commercial Lender Awards 2023.
Property Lender of the Year 2022
United Trust Bank (UTB) was named Property Lender of the Year (Under £20m) at the UK’s longest standing property awards – The PROPS – held at the London Hilton, Park Lane on the 10th of May 2022.
Development Lender of the Year 2021
United Trust Bank (UTB) has won Development Lender of the Year at the SFI (Specialist Finance Introducer) Awards 2021.
Our commitment to tomorrow
Although our activities have limited direct impact on the environment, we are aware of the important role businesses can play in society and protecting our planet.