The evolution of bridge lending
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Published in Build To Rent News (BTR News), Mark explores how bridge lending has matured, offering institutional investors strong, risk-adjusted returns backed by real estate assets. He explains why borrowers are increasingly turning to bridge loans – particularly amid housing shortages, rising ESG priorities, and the constraints faced by traditional lenders.
The article also talks to how local expertise, advanced technology, and disciplined risk management helps to identify good opportunities and deliver consistent outcomes. With bridge lending providing critical flexibility for real estate projects like refurbishments and conversions, Mark’s by-line provides insight into a market that is attractive for both borrowers and investors.
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Mark Posniak
Managing Director, Bridging
Mark joined Arrow in 2023 as European Lending Development Director and has over 20 years of Specialist Lending experience.
Mark previously co-founded and was Managing Director of Octane Capital, a specialist Bridging and Buy-to-Let Lender with over £1.4Bn lent in 5 years. Prior to Octane, Mark was the Managing Director of Octopus Property (Formerly Dragonfly Property Finance) where he oversaw over £2.3Bn of Specialist lending over a 7-year period.
Mark was the original Chairman and former Executive Committee member of the Association of Short-Term Lenders and was also a former Executive Committee member of the Association of Bridging Professionals.