Colenko

Who they are

Colenko is a specialist property lender providing bridging loans and development finance for UK investors and developers. Our senior team has delivered over £1bn in secured lending over the past 20 years, combining sector expertise with advanced systems to deliver fast, flexible finance. We focus on speed, clarity and execution, issuing credit-backed terms within 24 hours and progressing deals efficiently to completion. We take a straightforward, practical approach to lending, ensuring funding works in practice as well as on paper, with clear communication and consistent delivery throughout.

Their ethos

Our approach is built on clarity, communication and commitment. We assess each opportunity thoroughly, providing full transparency on what we can deliver and structuring facilities that work from the outset. We prioritise speed and certainty, moving quickly where it counts while maintaining sound judgement and attention to detail. Once terms are issued, we stand behind them, navigating complexity and supporting brokers and borrowers through to completion. Our focus is simple: clear thinking, straightforward processes and consistent delivery that enables clients to move forward with confidence.

What they specialise in

Short-term bridging and development finance, including residential, semi-commercial and commercial bridging, refurbishment and ground-up development. We specialise in fast-moving transactions, complex structures and high-leverage opportunities, delivering flexible funding solutions with speed, certainty and practical underwriting for property investors and developers.

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