Helmsley Group
Specialist LenderHelmsley Group is a London-based property finance firm offering bridging loans and structured short-term lending for professional investors and property companies. The lender specialises in mid-to-large transactions and brings a structured, institutional approach to specialist property lending.
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About Helmsley Group
Helmsley Group was founded to serve the mid-to-upper segment of the property finance market, where transactions require more sophisticated structuring than standard bridging loans but where traditional banks are too slow or inflexible. The firm bridges this gap with a professional, structured approach to short-term lending.
The lender provides bridging loans for property acquisition, portfolio refinance, corporate restructuring, and strategic capital raise. Helmsley Group lends against residential and commercial assets across the UK, with particular experience in multi-property and portfolio transactions that require coordinated lending across multiple securities.
Helmsley Group works through select intermediaries and has developed relationships with brokers who handle larger, more complex mandates. The lender's team includes professionals with backgrounds in investment banking, real estate advisory, and structured finance, bringing a level of sophistication to credit analysis and deal structuring.
Lending Focus
Helmsley Group offers mortgage products across 4 categories including Residential, Commercial, Bridging and 1 more.
Key Features
- Structured, institutional approach to specialist property lending
- Specialises in mid-to-large bridging transactions
- Experience with multi-property and portfolio lending
- Team includes investment banking and structured finance professionals
- UK-wide lending on residential and commercial assets
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sophisticated structuring capability for complex, larger deals
- Strong experience with portfolio and multi-property transactions
- Professional team with institutional finance backgrounds
- Can coordinate lending across multiple securities
Cons
- –Focused on larger transactions — not suitable for small bridging needs
- –Broker-only through select intermediary network
- –No development finance available
Fees & Charges
- Arrangement Fee
- Typically 1.5–2% of the loan amount
- Valuation Fee
- Varies by property value — specialist valuers used for larger assets
- Early Repayment Charge
- No ERC — minimum interest period of 3 months
- Overpayment Allowance
- No restrictions — can repay after minimum period
Mortgage Rates
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Application Process
- Processing Time
- 2–4 weeks from application to completion
- Online DIP
- No — via broker or branch
- Offer Valid For
- 8 weeks
Lending Criteria
- Maximum LTV
- 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to Apply
Broker only. Helmsley Group products are available through mortgage brokers. Find a broker with Helmsley Group on their panel.
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