Testimonials

An “asset rich” client had exchanged to buy a commercial property and had assumed that a quick call to his bank would yield the balance required. He wasn’t aware that affordability and serviceability were now a key criteria with the banks – and was declined.  He faced losing £50k if he didn’t complete on time. I int...
show more roduced the case to West One Loans on the proviso that he would be able to complete the loan within 6 working days. I got the initial offer of terms within 3 hours and a valuer visited and produced the reports on the four properties that were being used as security within 36 hours.  The legal questions and answers were dealt with quickly and efficiently over the course of a couple of days and the client successfully completed within 6 working days from first contact. West One did everything one would hope a bridging loan company would do – but with speed, efficiency and a very helpful, and service based, approach. I recently completed another £1m bridge with West One and even though there were some problematic “revelations” concerning the client’s status – that were not apparent in the original client application – West One stuck with the case, were able to overcome the issues, and continued with the loan process on the original terms to a successful and timely completion.

It is difficult to differentiate yourself from others in the short-term lending market but West One Loans do so. They offer a logical, human approach to underwriting supported by a unique funding model that permits a wide-degree of flexibility. We consider West One to by a key partner of Positive Lending and appreciate the enhanced products and co...
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team personally for the excellent service standard we have experienced this year. The ability to talk to Lending Directors & decision makers directly, discuss competitive and flexible terms on conventional as well as non conventional bridging cases and liaise directly with your Solicit...
show more ors to effect fast completions of business is both welcome and refreshing. As a lender ourselves, I know how important all of the above are and I offer my sincere thanks for the service and standards you afford. I look forward to writing further business with you in 2011 & onward.

West One have helped many of our clients by providing sensible lending solutions, tailored to each individual, and their sometimes complex situations. They have entered the market during a difficult time for the industry, and helped to make things happen that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. It’s refreshing to see a relatively new lender with a ‘...
show more can do’ attitude. If more lenders took this perspective much more business would be transacted, giving the industry a much needed boost.