The lender has highlighted several significant deals that helped it surpass this milestone.

These included a £10.8m development-exit loan supporting the completion and launch of a 17-apartment scheme with retail space in central London.

Last year, Shawbrook also provided a £4.2m facility for 14 sustainable homes in Melton Mowbray, addressing rising regional demand for energy-efficient housing.

2025 also saw Shawbrook provide a £13m development facility to support the construction of 42 contemporary apartments in London.

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“Achieving £500m of new business this year is testament to the dedication of our teams and the trust developers place in Shawbrook,” said Terry Woodley, managing director of development finance at Shawbrook (pictured above).

“Despite market pressures, developers remain committed to delivering outstanding projects, and we’re proud to help make that possible.

“As we look ahead to 2026, we see enormous potential involving new ideas, new partnerships and a pipeline of schemes that will play a meaningful and transformative role in the UK’s evolving property landscape.”