Albatross Lending Group has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as a lender member.

Albatross Lending Group is a specialist lender, which provides short-term property finance and secured funding for UK SMEs.

Its property finance division works with individuals, companies and overseas borrowers across a range of residential and semi-commercial funding needs.

The lender’s SME division supports viable businesses seeking finance for growth, investment, acquisitions, working capital, refinancing and restructuring.

BDLA chief executive Adam Tyler says: “Specialist lenders have an important role to play where transactions require speed, flexibility or a more individual approach to underwriting when it comes to lending on property or providing SME finance.”

“We’re really pleased to welcomeAlbatross, which operates both of these areas, and its experience will add another useful perspective to our lender membership.”

Albatross Lending Group chief operating officer Joshua Field adds: “At Albatross, we have always placed the customer journey at the centre of how we operate, combining a commercial approach to lending with clear communication and direct access to decision-makers.”

“Joining the BDLA is a natural next step as we continue to grow, giving us the opportunity to contribute to the conversations shaping our sector.”