Lenders more upbeat as loans grow in value and duration
He urges changes to ensure funding solution's reputation for fast completions
For investors and self-employed borrowers, flexibility is outpacing familiarity – and brokers are taking note
New loan backs urban conversions as demand for mixed-use housing grows
Q1 completions hit £2.8 billion as applications surge over 55%
Specialist lenders target gaps in commercial and bridging finance markets
