Case Studies

We were approached by a professional sports client seeking a residential mortgage to purchase a £3,950,000 UK home. The client faced a highly compressed timeline to complete the transaction, adding immediate pressure to the funding process.

We were contacted late on a Friday evening by a portfolio landlord who urgently required funds to complete an agreed purchase of a new commercial asset, intending to raise capital against an unencumbered investment property.

We were approached by a client living in a £4,000,000 penthouse who urgently needed liquidity to consolidate several personal debts, including credit cards, loans, and school fees, while between roles without verifiable income.

We were approached by clients preparing to emigrate overseas who urgently required access to funds to secure their new home abroad. Their UK property, valued at £945,000, was in the process of being sold, but the transaction had not yet completed.

We were approached by a client based in the United States preparing to relocate permanently to the United Kingdom. The client had identified a residential property valued at £1,000,000 and required a £650,000 mortgage to complete the purchase.

We were approached by an experienced property investor who had secured a rare opportunity: a large country home being purchased significantly below market value. However, several factors made the deal more complex than it first appeared.

An experienced developer and investor in Mayfair approached us to refinance their development facility and raise an additional £1 million in capital to complete works before marketing the property.

A homeowner undertaking a refurbishment project faced unforeseen costs and needed urgent funds to complete the works before selling. With a tight deadline of just 48 hours, traditional funding routes were not viable.

Our client had completed a 14-unit residential development, but only two units had been sold by the time their development finance expired. With repossession looming and a tight lender deadline in place, they urgently needed to refinance onto a BTL facility.

Our client owned a vacant commercial building valued at over £4.8M, previously subject to three separate bridging loans while pursuing a planning application to convert the asset into an Aparthotel.

Late last year, we arranged a bridging loan to help a Jersey-based client secure his dream home without delay. More recently, we structured a long-term residential mortgage with a private bank to repay that bridge and release additional capital.

A North West-based portfolio landlord approached us after securing a below-market-value HMO through an auction house. With the property perfectly aligned to their investment strategy, the client was keen to move quickly and add it to their growing portfolio.

A client urgently approached us seeking a bridging loan to prevent the repossession of their residential home in West London. With court action imminent from their existing lender, securing a fast and effective solution was critical.

A South East-based SME house builder approached us with a complex and ambitious scheme in Kent. Having purchased the land without planning permission a few years prior, they successfully secured planning for 11 houses.

An experienced developer approached us seeking funding for a new venture involving purchasing a development site with existing planning permissions and financing the construction of an eight-unit residential scheme over an 18-month period in Dublin.

A client approached us to refinance a £1.5 million commercial mortgage at the conclusion of its fixed-term period. The objective was not only to refinance but also to secure additional capital for future property investments.

A non-UK national and first-time developer approached us to secure funding for an ambitious property project in South-West London. The client purchased a property for £1.65 million, aiming to transform it into a state-of-the-art co-living space.

An established property investor approached us with a time-sensitive opportunity to purchase a large country house significantly below market value. The seller required a quick sale, presenting a unique investment opportunity for our client.

A client based in Jersey approached us seeking a rapid financial solution to secure a residential property in Somerset. Due to the seller's urgent need to complete, the client required a faster alternative to a traditional residential mortgage.


A high-profile individual approached Portway Finance under urgent circumstances. The client's existing residential lender was initiating repossession proceedings on their home, creating a critical need for immediate financial resolution.

A seasoned portfolio landlord with 19 HMOs engaged us for assistance in capital raising to support further expansion of their property holdings. The landlord aimed to leverage their existing portfolio to finance new acquisitions.


A homeowner approached us seeking to refinance their main residence to raise funds for a deposit on a new purchase. The objective was to facilitate a seamless transition between selling their existing home and acquiring a new one.

A client sought Portway Finance's expertise to refinance an existing £5.2 million loan on their wedding venue in Scotland. The initial loan facilitated the venue's development and supported the business as it stabilised its income streams.

A client approached us with plans to construct a new home in their garden. with the objective of building the property, move in, and subsequently sell their existing home with a value of £2.1 million.