Colenko provides bespoke bridging loans and development finance for property investors and developers. It has delivered more than £1bn in secured finance over the past 20 years.

ASTL chief executive Vic Jannels comments: “I’m very pleased to welcome Colenko as the latest lender to join the ASTL. With the launch of the Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance (CPSP), this is a pivotal year for the bridging sector and, as an association, we have continued to grow our membership.

“This helps to give us a stronger voice in promoting the sector, engaging with policy makers and delivering new initiatives to uphold standards.”