Albatross Capital
Specialist LenderAlbatross Capital is a specialist property finance lender providing bridging loans and development funding across England and Wales. With a focus on speed and flexibility, Albatross serves experienced investors and developers who require bespoke short-term lending solutions.
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About Albatross Capital
Albatross Capital was established to serve the growing demand for fast, flexible property finance in the UK. The lender specialises in bridging loans and development funding, working with property professionals who need structured finance solutions to acquire, refurbish, or develop residential and commercial assets.
Albatross Capital operates on a case-by-case underwriting basis, meaning each application is assessed individually rather than through rigid automated criteria. This approach allows the lender to accommodate complex deal structures, non-standard security types, and time-sensitive transactions that mainstream lenders would typically decline.
The lender works exclusively through intermediaries and has built strong relationships with specialist brokers across the UK. Albatross Capital uses a combination of proprietary and institutional capital, enabling it to offer competitive rates while maintaining the flexibility that borrowers in the short-term lending market require.
Lending Focus
Albatross Capital offers mortgage products across 4 categories including Commercial, Bridging, Development and 1 more.
Key Features
- Bridging loans and development finance for property professionals
- Case-by-case underwriting for bespoke deal structures
- Competitive rates using blended proprietary and institutional capital
- Fast indicative terms within 24 hours of enquiry
- Lends on residential and commercial security across England and Wales
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Flexible manual underwriting accommodates complex transactions
- Development finance available alongside bridging products
- Fast indicative terms typically provided within 24 hours
- Experienced team with deep understanding of property finance
Cons
- –Broker-only — no direct-to-consumer access
- –Limited geographic coverage — England and Wales only
- –Not suitable for adverse credit borrowers
Fees & Charges
- Arrangement Fee
- Typically 2% of the loan amount
- Valuation Fee
- Varies by property value
- Early Repayment Charge
- No ERC — interest on full term or minimum period
- Overpayment Allowance
- No restrictions — can repay at any time
Mortgage Rates
Rate data coming soon. View rates on Albatross Capital
Application Process
- Processing Time
- 2–3 weeks from application to completion
- Online DIP
- No — via broker or branch
- Offer Valid For
- 6 weeks
Lending Criteria
- Maximum LTV
- 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of bridging loans does Albatross Capital offer?
Does Albatross Capital provide development finance?
How quickly can Albatross Capital complete a bridging loan?
Can I apply directly to Albatross Capital?
How to Apply
Broker only. Albatross Capital products are available through mortgage brokers. Find a broker with Albatross Capital on their panel.
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