Trade body nears 50 lender members

Specialist property lender Together has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA), becoming the newest addition to the trade body that represents the interests of bridging and development finance providers across the UK.
Founded in 1974, Together has established itself as a major player in the sector, with a loan book currently valued at £7.7 billion. The lender offers a variety of short-term financing options including bridging loans, auction finance, and funding for property refurbishment. Its services support property developers, investors, and homeowners in England, Scotland and Wales.
The BDLA, which is the only UK trade association focused solely on this segment of the market, now includes 49 lender members. Before Together’s inclusion, its lending members had a combined loan book exceeding £10.3 billion. The organisation also counts 44 associate members, drawn from related industries.
Recent additions to the BDLA have included lenders such as Masthaven, District & County Investments, and Inspired Lending, along with conveyancing intermediary platform Movin Legal and chartered surveyors Belleveue Mortlakes.
BDLA chief executive Vic Jannels (pictured left) welcomed the new member, noting its strong presence in the market. “Together is one of the largest players in bridging lending, and its commitment to becoming a member of the BDLA is an important step forward for the sector,” he said.
“The BDLA has already demonstrated record-breaking loan book volumes prior to Together joining. With Together now on board, we expect those figures to grow even further – delivering a more complete and representative picture of the sector’s size, reach and impact.”
Marc Goldberg (pictured right), chief executive of sales and distribution at Together, said the decision to join the BDLA aligned with the company’s focus on supporting sustainable growth and shared learning in the industry.
“We’re delighted to join the BDLA and align ourselves with an organisation that is leading the way in setting standards, sharing insights, and advocating for the future of the bridging and development finance sector,” he said.
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