West One — SME finance eligibility guide
West One Loans is a UK specialist lender providing bridging finance, buy-to-let and development loans for property and business owners.
- Official site:
- westoneloans.co.uk
- FCA reference:
- 510024
- Companies House:
- 06969515
- Trustpilot:
- view
Eligibility guidance only - not financial advice, not a loan offer, not a guarantee of approval. Lendrly is not FCA-authorised and is not a credit broker.
- Amount range
- Min £75k residential
- Security / PG
- Typically secured against assets, property or invoices depending on product
- Speed
- Case study: 6 working days
Data confidence
High confidence. Most of the figures on this page are published directly on the lender's own site. Verify the latest version with the lender before applying.
Summaries are paraphrased from public West One pages.
Products West One offers
A summary of the West One products tracked in the Lendrly database. Criteria can change and published ranges may differ for individual applicants. Always confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Category | Amount range | Min trading | Security / PG | Speed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging | Bridging Finance | Min £75k residential | No minimum stated | 1st/2nd charge — Security required | Case study: 6 working days | High |
Eligibility breakdown by product
Each section below paraphrases the published eligibility signals, common blockers, repayment, speed and security posture for one of West One's products. This is educational guidance only and is not a quote or guarantee of approval.
Bridging
Bridging Finance
Source: View West One's Bridging page on westoneloans.co.uk ↗— West One Loans UK bridging and BTL pages.
Who West One's Bridging may be suitable for
West One's Bridging may be a possible fit when Residential, commercial, semi-commercial, land. Typical signals include short-term property need, auction/refurb/refinance, clear exit route.
Common blockers
- No property security
- No clear exit strategy
- LTV too high
Repayment
West One structures repayment as: retained / interest-only.
Speed to funding
West One indicates speed to funding around: case study: 6 working days. Actual timelines may vary with documentation and underwriting.
Security and personal guarantee
Security posture: 1st/2nd charge. Tangible security is typically required.
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West One — data sources
Lendrly summarises publicly-available information from the lender pages listed below. Criteria can change without notice — always confirm directly with the lender before applying.
- West One — Bridgingwestoneloans.co.ukWest One Loans UK bridging and BTL pages.
What this page is — and isn't
- Is: a plain-English summary of West One's published eligibility signals, security posture, speed and product mix — written for UK SMEs trying to understand their funding options.
- Is not: a quote, a rate offer, an indication of approval, or regulated advice. Lendrly does not submit applications and is not a regulated credit broker.
- Always: confirm criteria, pricing and product availability directly with West One on the official West One site before applying.
Frequently asked questions about West One
- What is the minimum trading history for West One?
- West One does not stipulate a minimum trading-history figure for at least one of its products. Underwriting may still favour businesses with established trading history.
- Does West One require a personal guarantee?
- West One does not publicly disclose personal guarantee requirements in a consistent way. PG is common across UK SME finance and may be requested — verify directly with the lender.
- What speed to funding does West One publish?
- Published speed indicators for West One include: Case study: 6 working days. Actual time to funds will depend on documents, affordability checks and underwriting.
- What is West One's minimum and maximum facility size?
- Across the products Lendrly tracks for West One, the published amount range is approximately £75,000 to £75,000. Individual products may sit within narrower bands — see the products table on this page.
- What is West One's published position on CCJs and adverse credit?
- West One does not publicly state a position on CCJs. UK SME lenders typically assess CCJs case-by-case, and unsatisfied CCJs are commonly a blocker. Check directly with the lender if this applies to you.
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Important — educational guidance only
- Not regulated by the FCA and not a credit broker.
- Not financial, legal or tax advice.
- Not a loan offer and not a guarantee of approval.
- Subject to lender underwriting — criteria can change.
Lendrly provides general eligibility guidance only. It is not financial advice, a loan offer, or a guarantee of approval. Provider criteria can change and final approval is subject to lender underwriting, affordability checks, credit assessment, and documentation. Lendrly is not a regulated credit broker; we do not submit applications on your behalf.