Interpath's 2026 Bridging Market Analysis

In conjunction with the BDLA, we are delighted to launch this year's survey on the bridging finance market. To participate, simply fill in the form below. We look forward to sharing the results with you in due course.

Interpath's 2026 Bridging Market Analysis

Complete the form below to take part in this year's survey. We look forward to sharing the results with you in due course.
Bridging Survey 2026
Are you a...
Where in the UK are you headquartered?
What do you estimate to be your annual origination volume?
Which of the following best describes your core lending activity?

Overview of key market trends

Reflecting back on 2025, how do you feel about these various parts of the market?
Average monthly interest rates on loans
Average loan size
Average LTV
Average loan term
Average days to completion on loans
Average credit quality of loans
Proportion of regulated vs. unregulated loans
Competition
Foreclosing on properties
Cost of origination
Institutional funding
Market growth (based on annual origination volume)
Number of borrower extensions
Profitability of underlying borrowers

Looking forward to the rest of 2026, how do you feel about these various parts of the market?

Average monthly interest rates on loans
Average loan size
Average LTV
Average loan term
Average days to completion on loans
Average credit quality of loans
Proportion of regulated vs. unregulated loans
Competition
Foreclosing on properties
Cost of origination
Institutional funding
Market growth (based on annual origination volume)
Number of borrower extensions
Profitability of underlying borrowers
Looking ahead to the rest of 2026, how do you expect demand for bridging to change?
Looking ahead to the rest of 2026, how do you expect demand for development finance to change?
Looking ahead to the rest of 2026, which types of development do you expect to see the most growth?
Select top 3

Originations

What is the average number of days taken to complete a loan over the last 12 months?
What is the average cost of origination over the last 12 months?

Product

What is the average monthly interest rate over the last 12 months?
What is the LTV written over the last 12 months?
What is the average loan size written over the last 12 months?
What is the average loan term written over the last 12 months?

Key customer considerations when choosing a bridging/development lender

What proportion of your lending is currently allocated to development finance?
What are the most common exit strategies for your development finance loans?
Select top 2

Bridging market challenges

What are the biggest challenges currently impacting development finance lending?
Select top 3

Strategy in the UK bridging market

As a lender, what best describes your funding model?
Are you considering any of the following options over the next 12 months?
How is your appetite for development finance changing in 2026?
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