The past decade has seen Shawbrook support over 800 development projects and help to deliver over 11,000 homes and 1,400 purpose-built student units.

Recent transactions include the development of four high-end townhouses in St Andrews, a £13m facility supporting the construction of 42 residential apartments in Wimbledon, and a £4.2m facility backing the delivery of sustainable housing in Melton Mowbray.

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“Reaching £3bn is a significant milestone, particularly as we mark 10 years since the Development Finance team was established,” said Terry Woodley, managing director of development finance at Shawbrook (pictured above).

“At the same time, our research highlights a clear ‘critical middle’, with 50% of mid-sized property developers saying they do not feel aligned with traditional lending criteria.

“When developers can access the right specialist support, the impact goes beyond individual schemes, unlocking sites, accelerating delivery and supporting wider economic activity.”