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Technology has already driven significant changes in short-term lending. Lenders have invested in online platforms to streamline processes. We no longer rely on paper applications. Communication between borrowers, lenders, surveyors, and solicitors has never been slicker. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) were rehabilitated in the pandemic when surveyors couldn’t get into properties.

Nick Russell, sales director looks at how specialist property finance has evolved rapidly in the past few years. And, how base rates rise changes the landscape of lending even further. Nick also looked at the challenges lenders are facing and how they have had to adapt and innovate which has culminated in the launch of new products. In this article, Nick also explores the evolution of specialist finance and its future direction, including the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.

Hannah Duncan from Bridging Loan Directory spoke with TAB's CEO and founder, Duncan Kreeger about big tech creeping into the lending space.

In an exclusive interview with B&C, TAB’s technology director, Mark Gillis, claimed that adoption of new fintech — including open banking — is imperative to benefit both customers and staff.

Development finance has recently become a popular product offering for many lenders. Sam Morris, our lending associate, explains why in this article he wrote for Bridging Loan Directory.

"Just as the UK thought it had negotiated Brexit and navigated the worst of COVID-19, little did we know, there was further uncertainty around the corner.” said Eli Korman, head of development finance and CIO at TAB.

Samuel Morris TAB's lending associate sat down with Laura Miller and share his insights into how he got into specialist finance, what it's like working in a business development role and how personal relationships, as well as the integrity to maintain them, are what have helped Morris get where he is today.

The roller-coaster effect of Brexit on the housing Market