Why do our clients return to us? £10m Development Finance in less than a month

It is common for developers to take out finance with different lenders for different projects, and there are many reasons for this. It could be that location plays a part. The lender might be closer to the site, a different lender may have lower rates than a previous lender they have used before, or they could be looking for turnaround speed and need finance fast.

At West One, we are very proud of the relationships we have built up with our clients over the years. We enjoy being part of their development journey and seeing the projects they take on. This case study shows how quickly a £10m development finance facility was set up and completed for a West One returning borrower.

 

  • Loan value
    £10,100,000
  • LTV
    63%
  • Development value
    £16,300,000 
  • Loan term
    18 months (12-month build, 6-month sales period)

 

The client

The clients were repeat borrowers of West One, who had lots of experience in property development after completing a number of projects with West One in the past.

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The developer came back to West One after they had plans drawn up to develop 17 units in a rural location in Hampshire. The developer wanted to start the work as quickly as possible to get the units built and sold to maximise profit, and they needed £10m to begin the work on the site.

The developer had purchased a plot of land located in a village in Buckinghamshire and planned to build 6 new flats on the site, consisting of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.

The developer wanted to start the build as soon as possible and needed a quick decision and fast completion.

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The most suitable financial solution for this client was a development finance facility.
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Returning to West One saved the borrower a lot of time and stress. The borrower had an excellent relationship with West One, and for this reason, we were able to turn the finance around quickly. We knew their previous projects and how capable they were as a developer.

We had all their details on file, and all checks that needed to be carried out took a fraction of the time because of this. Developers want a fast decision and a quick transaction, and by returning to West One, they know that this is achievable.

Result

The developer was able to get the project started within one month of applying for a £10m loan. The developer went on to complete the development of 17 units on time and within budget.

The whole process was smooth, and we are confident the developer will keep on returning to us because of the service they continue to receive.