Hope Capital secures £35m wholesale funding from HTB for property expansion – The Intermediary
The facility will finance residential, semi-commercial, and commercial property projects across the UK, as the business marks its 15th year.
Hope Capital Property Finance secured a £35m wholesale funding line from Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) to support its growth.
The facility will finance residential, semi-commercial, and commercial property projects across the UK, as the business marks its 15th year.
Jonathan Sealey (pictured, left), CEO of Hope Capital, said: “Building on our strongest year in 2025, and with the support of HTB, we are focused on accelerating growth in 2026, expanding our product offering, and maintaining the speed, flexibility, and reliability expected by our brokers and borrowers.”
Kate Cowan (pictured, right), chief financial and operating officer at Hope Capital, said: “Securing this standalone facility with HTB is a significant milestone for Hope Capital Property Finance.
“Even amid market uncertainties in the sector, we are stronger than ever, backed by clear governance, full transparency with our investors, and our largest team to date.”
Daisy Xu, head of structured finance at HTB, said: “We are pleased to support Hope Capital Property Finance at a pivotal point in their growth.
“Beyond strong underwriting capability, what stood out to us was their clarity of their long-term strategy in a market that continues to evolve.
“This facility is designed not just to support their immediate pipeline, but to provide a scalable funding line as they establish their presence in the UK bridging sector.”
Xu added: “It also reflects our broader commitment to backing specialist lenders who demonstrate both consistency and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.”
