Non-Bank Lenders Are on the Rise To Fill the Gap
In a recent Co-Star column, Ellis Sher, Managing Director of Arrow Lending Opportunities, discusses the growing role of non-bank lenders in European real estate. Traditional banks’ cautious lending practices and the rising demand for diverse housing options have paved the way for innovative financing solutions.
Ellis highlights the post-pandemic boost in investor confidence and the appeal of residential projects, especially in UK cities like Manchester and Liverpool. Arrow’s real estate lending strategy leverages this trend, offering flexible loans for residential developments and emphasising the importance of local expertise in navigating regulatory challenges.
Discover how non-bank lenders are reshaping the European real estate landscape with their agility and personalised service.
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Ellis Sher
Managing Director, Arrow Lending Opportunities
After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Ellis embarked on a career in banking and finance focusing on speciality credit, covering a wide range of asset classes including tax arbitrage, consumer credit and property finance.
Ellis enjoyed a successful career at Investec where he worked for 7 years and was part of the establishment of the bank’s private client structured finance business. In 2005 he left Investec to pursue the acquisition of a specialist mortgage provider known as Cheval Property Finance PLC where he held the position of Managing Director until February 2009. In March 2009, he co-founded Maslow, a specialist property lending business which is now part of the Arrow Group.