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Why use senior debt development finance?

Senior debt development finance is the primary source of funds issued against property or development in the form of a first-charge loan. As senior debt takes precedence over all other debts for repayment, it is considered a lower-risk facility on the part of the lender.

Junior or subordinate debt follows in priority, which is considered higher risk due to senior debt taking priority for repayment.

At UK Property Finance, we have the extensive knowledge and experience needed to negotiate unbeatable senior debt development finance deals on behalf of our clients. Tailored from scratch to suit all requirements and budgets, our bespoke development finance solutions are suitable for new and established developers from all backgrounds.

Development finance for residential and commercial projects

While some lenders specialise exclusively in residential or commercial development loans, others offer a broader range of solutions to suit all types of developments. Across the board, we work exclusively with the UK's most established and reputable development finance specialists.

Senior debt development finance is typically available starting at around 50,000 GBP and with no specific upper limits. Negotiating throughout the application process is essential in order to lock in the lowest possible interest rates and overall borrowing costs.

Our team will provide the full support and representation you need to get an unbeatable deal, irrespective of the size of the loan you need or its intended application.

Types of Development Finance

When looking for development finance it is important to identify the type of project being planned by the developer in order to access the correct funding product. Types of works can include:

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Ground up builds

New builds nearly always require development finance loans. Once the project is completed, developers may use development exit finance as a more cost-effective solution, but this cannot be done before the project is watertight.

property conversion or restoration finance

Large scale restoration and property conversions

For this type of project, refurbishment finance is typically the correct type of loan to use, however if the project is larger than the norm, development finance may be a better alternative.

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Property refurbishment

A refurbishment loan, which is a type of bridging finance, is generally used for property renovations. It can be used for various improvements including, installing a new roof, general structural changes, building an extension, refurbishment, and decoration.

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Bridging loan for property development

Property investors or developers may want to buy property which needs development or completion work still doing and are unable to get funding from their bank. This is a typical scenario when a bridging loan is a suitable alternative.

How is Development Finance Repaid?

Development finance loans are typically paid in one of the following three ways:

Paid in full

The total loan amount is paid in full, using the profits, when the project is complete, and the properties have been sold.

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Refinancing using a long term loan

This usually happens when the developer wants to keep the development for either personal use or for rental purposes.

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Refinancing using a Development Exit Bridging Finance

This type of short term loan is often used to fund a new development project before the current project is sold. It can also be used to give developers a bit of breathing space to complete minor works and find buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Senior debt development finance is typically used as the primary source of funding for property development and construction projects. It is essentially a first-charge loan secured against the development itself, enabling the project to go ahead without the developer having to invest vast sums of their own capital in the build.

Even when a developer has more than enough capital to cover the costs of a project, it is often preferable to seek affordable funding elsewhere. This enables the developer to commit their on-hand capital to other projects and initiatives, in order to target the best possible short and long-term ROI.

A senior debt covenant places restrictions on the borrower for the full term of the loan as agreed by the lender and the borrower prior to the funds being issued. For example, it may be specified by the lender that certain activities can only be carried out once other parts of the project have been completed.

It is essentially an extension to the terms and conditions of the loan, with further 'rules' the borrower must abide by. In the event that any of these rules are broken, the lender has the legal right to demand immediate repayment of all money issued to date and refuse further support.

Senior debt provides a flexible and cost-efficient solution for covering the primary costs of all types of development and construction projects. It is one of the most affordable forms of development finance and enables investors/developers to hang on to their own cash assets.

There is also the option of topping up senior debt with other second-charge and third-charge facilities, such as mezzanine finance, effectively enabling up to 100% of the project's costs to be covered.

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