kennek joins the BDLA

18 November 2025

kennek has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as an Associate Member.

kennek is a technology company providing lending software purpose-built for bridging and development lenders in the UK. Its platform simplifies and unifies the entire lending lifecycle – from origination and underwriting through to servicing, monitoring and reporting – in one centralised, cloud-based system. kennek currently works with more than 30 bridging lenders, including Bluecroft, Offa, Signature Property Finance and TFG Capital. All four organisations sponsored Kennek’s application to become an Associate Member of the BDLA.

The BDLA is the UK’s only trade body dedicated to bridging and development finance, representing more than 40 Associate Members and over 50 Lender Members, with a collective loan book exceeding £13 billion. The Association champions best practice, supports regulatory engagement, and fosters collaboration across the industry.

Vic Jannels, CEO of the BDLA, commented:

“We’re delighted to welcome kennek as an Associate Member of the BDLA. Collaboration between lenders and technology providers is becoming increasingly important as the sector continues to grow in scale and complexity. The right tech partnerships can help firms improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and deliver better customer outcomes. As our membership grows, our shared voice grows with it, as we continue to work towards creating continual sustainable growth and positive customer outcomes across our sector. We look forward to Kennek’s contribution and insight.”

Hervé Lagache, Co-Founder & CGO at kennek, said:

“Becoming part of the BDLA community strengthens our collaboration with the industry we serve. It’s an opportunity to engage with leading lenders, share insights from our annual white papers and market surveys, and continue helping lenders scale efficiently, improve compliance, and achieve operational excellence. We look forward to contributing to BDLA’s ecosystem, exchanging ideas on strategic topics, supporting innovation, and enabling the sector to thrive through smarter technology.”