Forge is a residential developer, building new homes across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and surrounding regions.

The £4.7m NatWest deal will support Forge’s development at Waverley Green at Olive Lane, Rotherham, where 32 fully electric, two-, and three-bedroom terraced homes are under construction.

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Calling it a “major milestone” for the company, Alison Dean, chair of the Forge New Homes Board, said the new funding “demonstrates strong market confidence in our growing portfolio.”

“Since our inception, we’ve focused on delivering affordable and attainable homes that meet the needs of our communities,” she said.

“Alongside our recent Homes England deal, this NatWest facility ensures we can continue creating high-quality homes across Yorkshire and beyond."

Andrew Dexter, relationship manager at NatWest, cited Forge’s “commitment to sustainable, community-focused developments,” explaining that this aligns with NatWest’s desire to back projects that “make a tangible difference to local areas."

In October 2025, Forge secured a £7m loan through Homes England’s Home Building Fund to support the delivery of 58 homes at its Welbeck Gardens site in Bolsover.