LND, the tech-enabled real estate lender, is advancing its mission to provide flexible financial solutions for small and mid-cap commercial real estate borrowers across the UK. Following the extension of its £450 million funding agreement, the company is strengthening its market position through innovative partnerships and an expanded leadership team.
With a strong pipeline of loans nearing completion, LND is tapping into the significant demand for small and mid-cap real estate financing. This underserved market segment offers enormous opportunities, and LND’s technology-integrated model is driving its success.
Nicolas Vocos, CEO of LND, stated: “Our recent progress demonstrates LND’s commitment to delivering reliable, flexible, and innovative financial solutions to commercial real estate borrowers. The market opportunity for small and mid-cap commercial real estate loans is enormous. LND is perfectly positioned to capitalise on this demand while expanding our team, technology, and lending capabilities.
“With significant loans already in closing and many more in the immediate pipeline, we’re building a strong foundation for growth. We expect transaction volumes in 2025 to be substantial, and our investments in team and technology are key to supporting this.”
Strategic Partnerships
LND has recently partnered with CBRE Loan Services and CoBOS to enhance its loan processing and servicing capabilities. These collaborations aim to streamline operations, providing small and mid-market borrowers with fast, secure, and efficient financing solutions.
Richard Lang, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at LND, commented:
“Our collaboration with CBRE Loan Services is an important step forward as we scale to meet the growing demands of the UK real estate market. At the same time, the partnership with CoBOS enhances our lending platform by simplifying and automating the lending process, offering borrowers a secure, fast, and user-friendly experience.”
Strengthened Leadership
To support its growth plans, LND has welcomed several key hires. Aisling McCarthy has joined as Managing Director of Lending & Origination, alongside Scott MacDonald and Priti Shah. These appointments underscore LND’s commitment to attracting top talent to drive its strategy.
Aisling McCarthy, who brings over 25 years of experience in European real estate origination and investment management, said:
“I’m excited to be part of LND as we broaden our lending capabilities and advance our tech-driven platform. I look forward to working with our clients to help them realise their ambitions in a dynamic real estate market.”
Future Outlook
To support its expansion, LND plans to announce a capital raise in the near future. This will further enhance its proprietary technology and lending capacity, enabling it to meet the evolving needs of commercial property borrowers.
Nicolas Vocos added:
“Our strategy is built on adaptability, innovation, and collaboration. With our expanded leadership team, strengthened third-party partnerships, and a robust pipeline of loans, we are well on our way to becoming the lender of choice for small and mid-cap commercial real estate borrowers. As we grow, we remain committed to working closely with our clients to deliver bespoke financing solutions that support their real estate investments.”