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    Sancus Lending

    Property bridging and development finance lender, part of the Sancus Group (formerly Savings Exchange). Provides short-term secured lending against UK commercial and residential property.

    Founded
    2013
    Geography
    UK & Channel Islands
    Category
    Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
    Type
    Debt
    AUM
    Minimum
    Secondary Market
    Website
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    General Information

    Sancus Lending (UK) Limited (FRN 593992) is an FCA-authorised property bridging and development finance lender, part of the Sancus Group (formerly known as the Savings Exchange and later Platform Black). The company provides short-term secured lending against commercial and residential property across the UK and Channel Islands.

    Sancus Lending occupies a specialist niche in property finance, focusing on bridging loans, development finance, and structured property lending for professional borrowers. The platform is backed by institutional capital and co-lending arrangements.

    How does it work?

    Sancus Lending originates short-term property loans secured by first or second charges against UK property. The underwriting process involves property valuation, borrower assessment, and legal due diligence. Loans are typically funded through a combination of institutional capital and co-lending with qualified investors.

    What do they offer?

    Bridging loans and development finance secured against UK property. Loan sizes range from approximately £250,000 to several million pounds. Terms are typically 6–18 months. Co-lending opportunities may be available to qualifying investors with minimum commitments of approximately £50,000.

    Who is it for?

    Sancus Lending serves professional property developers and investors requiring short-term secured finance. Co-lending opportunities are aimed at sophisticated and high-net-worth investors. Property-backed lending carries risk including potential capital loss. Capital is at risk.

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    Last reviewed: February 2026Sources: FCA Register, Companies House, platform disclosures

    Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice and should not be considered as such. In particular, it does not constitute personal advice — please consult a qualified financial adviser to address your particular personal requirements. Other is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), its authors are not financial advisers and it is therefore not authorised to offer financial advice. This article is not intended as an offer, invitation or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any investment, nor is its issuance intended to give rise to any other legal relations whatsoever and must not be relied upon for the purposes of any investment decision. The information contained in this article is subject to updating, revision and amendment.

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