Following this morning’s exclusive announcement, B&C can also reveal that another leading specialist short term lender has been shortlisted for honours at this year’s prestigious RESI Awards 2013.

Omni Capital, owned and funded by Christian Candy-backed CPC Group, has been shortlisted for the title of Residential Financier of the Year.

The firm, which provides bespoke bridging and development finance, joins fellow specialist lender Dragonfly and an impressive array of blue-chip industry names in its bid for the sought-after title.

Now in its second year, the Awards have attracted an increased number of entries and nominations. Sponsored by Jones Lang LaSalle, qualification for Residential Financier of the Year is by nomination only.

This year’s event is set to be held at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 1st May 2013.

Colin Sanders, Omni Capital’s CEO, said: “Our shortlisting came as a bolt from the blue – but a very pleasant one. Senior members of Omni attended the RESI 2012 conference in South Wales last year and were deeply impressed by the quality of delegates and organisation. Following that, and to be shortlisted alongside the likes of Aviva and M&G Investments, makes it all the more satisfying.”

He continued: “I should also like to extend my congratulations to Jonathan Samuels and his team at Dragonfly. To have two of the UK’s leading short term lenders representing the industry at this level is a feather in all our caps. No longer can we be seen as the poor relations, but rather as warmly-welcomed guests who truly do bring something special to the party.”