Lime Funding Partners Ltd is a specialist short-term property lender established in 2020. It offers bridging, refurbishment and development finance to UK property investors and SMEs, operating as a non-bank principal lender authorised for limited consumer-credit activities. The lender provides a variety of short-term lending options suited to property-related needs, with a focus on rapid decisions and flexible underwriting. It may suit experienced developers and investors who require fast access to funds secured against UK real estate. For general understanding, see bridging loans and business loans overview.
Key Features of Lime Funding Partners
The lender provides practical features designed to accelerate funding and simplify complex property finance cases. Its offerings emphasise speed, flexibility and personal service.
- Online enquiry portal with rapid document upload and online application support.
- Indicative terms typically issued within two hours on business days for prompt decision-making loan approval timelines.
- Dedicated case managers and direct access to senior decision makers for bespoke structuring.
- In-house legal and valuation panels to hasten bridge loan completions.
- Flexible interest repayment options including serviced, retained or rolled interest to aid cash flow management.
Funding Eligibility
You may qualify for lending if you have adequate real estate security in England, Wales, or select Scottish postcodes. No formal minimum trading history applies; however, certain products have experience expectations. Personal guarantees from directors or shareholders are generally required to mitigate risk. For more, see our business loan qualification guide, explanations of guarantor and personal guarantees.
Loan Options with Lime Funding Partners
Lime Funding offers a range of short-term property finance solutions, tailored to bridging, refurbishment, development and auction purchase needs. Here are key examples:
- Standard Bridging Loan: £100,000 to £10,000,000, terms 3 to 24 months, monthly interest 0.55% to 1.10%. See details on bridging loans. Typical fees include a 2% arrangement fee and 1-2% exit fee.
- Refurbishment & Heavy Works Bridging: £150,000 to £7,500,000, terms 6 to 18 months, monthly interest 0.69% to 1.25%. Suitable for complex refurbishments; see bridging loans for small businesses.
- Ground-Up Development Finance: £500,000 to £15,000,000, 9 to 24 months terms, annual interest 7.50% to 12.00%. See term loans overview for context.
- Auction Finance: £100,000 to £5,000,000, 1 to 12 months, monthly interest 0.75% to 1.20%, prioritising quick decisions to meet auction timelines.
How to Apply
The application process is primarily online or broker-assisted, designed for speed and electronic document exchange. Expect rapid pre-approval decisions and efficient documentation handling.
- Submit enquiry or application through an online portal or via an accredited broker, uploading required documents. See our application form.
- Provide identity and AML documents, property details, valuations, financial statements, project schedules and exit strategy evidence.
- Receive indicative decision in principle typically within two hours, with full approval in 24 to 48 hours after documentation submission.
- Complete legal agreements and proceed to funding stages, with bridging loans drawing down in as little as 3-7 working days.
Funding Agent's view on Lime Funding Partners Ltd
Lime Funding Partners is positioned for borrowers needing swift, flexible short-term property finance, particularly in bridging and development sectors. Its quick decisions and high loan-to-value ratios can be beneficial for opportunistic property investors and SME developers. Applicants should consider the requirement for real estate security and personal guarantees. For further insights, consult our interest rates explained, arrangement fees and exit fees guides. Use our business loan calculator and financing tools to compare options before proceeding.


