Black & White Bridging is nearing £500m in lending just five years after launch as strong broker demand continues to drive growth across the bridging sector.
The lender has completed more than 750 deals since 2021, with volumes rising sharply as short-term finance becomes an increasingly core tool for brokers structuring transactions.
Completions jumped 175% in 2024, followed by a further 190% increase in 2025, highlighting the pace at which the business has scaled in a competitive specialist market.
The growth reflects a wider shift in broker behaviour, with bridging increasingly used to manage time-sensitive deals, unlock value in existing assets and support more complex property strategies.
OUTCOME CERTAINTY
Black & White has also funded projects delivering around 1,800 homes across England and Wales, underlining the role of bridging finance in supporting both development exits and refurbishment-led supply.
The lender has expanded its team to 32 employees and is continuing to invest in operational capacity, including upgrades to its London and Manchester offices and the development of a new headquarters in Bristol.
The investment is focused on maintaining speed of execution and certainty of outcome, key factors for brokers placing bridging cases in a market where timelines are often critical.
MAJOR MILESTONE
Damien Druce (main picture), chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, says: “Approaching half a billion of lending in just five years, and delivering over 750 deals in that time, is a huge milestone for us. It reflects the strength of our growth and the trust brokers place in us to deliver.
“Bridging is no longer niche; it’s becoming a core part of the market. As demand increases, the focus has to be on transparency, consistency, and execution.
“We’ve built our model around speed, certainty, and strong relationships, and the investment we’re making in our people and infrastructure, ensures we can continue to deliver at scale. We can’t wait to open the doors at our new HQ.”
