Tom Cantor - Co-Head of Short-Term FinanceTom Cantor
Co-Head of Short-Term Finance, West One Loans
Tom Cantor is the Co-Head of Short-Term Finance at West One Loans, where he oversees the strategic direction and operational delivery of the firm's combined Bridging and Development Finance divisions. With a robust financial background that began in investment banking at RBS and M&A advisory at Baylor Klein, Tom joined West One in 2019 and rapidly established himself as a leading figure in the UK’s specialist property finance sector.
Tom's core expertise lies in structuring complex, high-value bridging, and short-term loans. He is highly experienced in delivering tailored, rapid-turnaround funding solutions for property developers, landlords, and high-net-worth individuals, particularly those navigating uncertain rate environments, acting on tight auction deadlines, or undertaking large-scale refurbishments. His hands-on experience spans underwriting, operations, and complex deal structuring, giving him a holistic understanding of the entire property finance lifecycle.
Under his leadership, West One’s short-term finance divisions have achieved record growth and originations. Tom is a frequent industry commentator, regularly sharing his strategic insights on bridging market trends, luxury property finance, and agile lending solutions in leading trade publications such as Bridging and Commercial, Mortgage Introducer, and The Luxury Property Forum.