SDKA is a specialist bridging lender that focuses on finance solutions for residential, commercial and semi-commercial properties.  Downing LLP said the new agreement increased its facility with SDKA “substantially” but did not disclose the value of the deal.  Downing LLP’s wholesale finance team provides funding to other lenders with a focus on block discounting facilities [...]

Jack tells us about his about how he enjoys helping clients, and how that builds their business.   What is the best advice you’ve ever received?  Work hard. Stay humble.   What do you love most about what you do?  The best part of what I do is knowing that we help people, whether that’s [...]

SDKA have continued to enjoy a successful year of deal completions resulting in the expansion of the team, which has doubled in size this year alone and has secured £60m of additional funding from multiple wholesale and institutional funders. The latest recruit to the team is Jack Bond, an experienced Underwriter, which due to continued [...]

Alex tells us about how he applies logic when underwriting a case, an important factor in specialist lending.   What is the best advice you’ve ever received?  If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, its probably a duck!   What do you love most about what you [...]

Recently, SDKA were approached by a broker seeking a fast decision to assist 2 clients with an existing development loan. The broker, Jay Roper of MPG NW Ltd, conscious of the time critical case introduced the cases to SDKA as he required surety of funds for the client. The clients, who are experienced developers, had [...]

Soorya talks about his desire to assist management with his accounting expertise enabling business growth.   What is the best advice you’ve ever received?  Work hard and believe in yourself to enable your dreams.   What do you love most about what you do?  I pride myself on maintaining high standards and promoting financial integrity. [...]

Geoff tells us about his passion around providing superb service post completion, and the impact that has on business reputation.   What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The importance of following up meetings and conversations, earning the trust of clients and colleagues.   What do you love most about what you do? I [...]

Gemma tells us about her desire to help others, and the passion she has for contributing to clients goals.   What is the best advice you’ve ever received? I always try to follow the advice of ‘Love, Laugh and Live to the fullest’ as life is too short, and also to treat others how you [...]

Following a successful recruitment campaign this year, SDKA have appointed 4 team members as they continue to grow. The latest additions to the team include expansion of the underwriting department with the appointment of Gemma Carson, and Alex Swan as Underwriters. Joining from a peer to peer lending company, Gemma has a wealth of experience [...]

Steve, who has recently joined the team as a Business Development Manager talks about how important the relationship with his broker network is, and how his eagerness for service and speed resulted in his appointment. How did you get into the industry? I have worked in the financial services industry now for over 25 years. [...]