Ultimate Finance has revealed a record-breaking first half of 2025, achieving £126m in new lending and delivering positive results across the business.

This milestone reflects the company’s continued commitment to supporting UK SMEs through tailored asset-based lending solutions and a focus on strategic growth.

The new business lending of £126m, represents the lender’s highest ever half year origination results and up 15% on the same period of 2024.

The lending book reached a record £357m and enhancements to bridging finance included reduced pricing on development exit facilities, a new Light Touch Refurbishment offering up to 85% day one LTV, and more flexibility on the release of net sales proceeds on multi-unit lends and on personal guarantee terms.

Commenting on the latest figures, Ultimate Finance chief executive Josh Levy, said: “Our performance in the first half of 2025 is a clear demonstration of the success of our business strategy and represents another step towards realising our growth ambitions. Having all three areas of the business – Working Capital, Asset Finance, and Bridging Finance – working in unison is delivering real strategic value.”