Following the recent extension of its £450m funding agreement, LND has partnered with CBRE Loan Services and CoBOS.

Richard Lang, COO and CFO at LND (pictured above), commented: “Our collaboration with CBRE Loan Services is an important step forward as we scale to meet the growing demands of the UK real estate market.

“At the same time, the partnership with CoBOS enhances our lending platform by simplifying and automating the lending process, offering borrowers a secure, fast, and user-friendly experience.”

LND has also made additions to its leadership team, including the recent appointment of Aisling McCarthy as managing director of lending and origination, as well as Scott MacDonald and Priti Shah.

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Aisling, who brings over 25 years of experience in European real estate origination and investment management, said: “I’m excited to be part of LND as we broaden our lending capabilities and advance our tech-driven platform.

“I look forward to working with our clients to help them realise their ambitions in a dynamic real estate market.”

In order to expand its lending capacity, LND said that it would shortly announce details of a capital raise.

Nicolas Vocos, CEO at LND, added: “With our expanded leadership team, strengthened third-party partnerships, and a robust pipeline of loans, we are well on our way to becoming the lender of choice for small- and mid-cap commercial real estate borrowers.

“As we grow, we remain committed to working closely with our clients to deliver bespoke financing solutions that support their real estate investments.

“With significant loans already in closing and many more in the immediate pipeline, we’re building a strong foundation for growth.

“We expect transaction volumes in 2025 to be substantial, and our investments in team and technology are key to supporting this.”