The Dorset-based lender was founded in 1981 by Ray Higgins and has grown to employ a 50-strong team.

Ray stood down in 2003 and handed leadership over to his son Martin, who then oversaw further growth for the company.

In 2018 Cabot Square Capital acquired a controlling interest in the firm.

Since then, Pollen Street Capital, Shawbrook Bank and JP Morgan have come on as funding partners to MSP which grew its loan book to £300m two years ago.

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“It is a real achievement to make it to 45 years, with MSP now established as a major force in the property development market,” said Leigh Bartlett, CEO at MSP Capital.

“It’s all about continuing to evolve, grow and make MSP Capital an even stronger partner for our customers in the years ahead.”

Board chair Philip George added: “When the firm was founded, its single purpose was to help small property developers access funds when they had been shut out by the banks and other traditional lenders.

“Forty-five years later, that still holds true.

“With the business led by Leigh, I believe the next five years are going to be the most exciting yet.”