Shawbrook and Aldermore renew SDKA funding lines

28 April 2026

Shawbrook Bank and Aldermore Bank have renewed their combined multi-million pound funding lines with bridging finance lender, SDKA.

The long-term relationships, which commenced in 2019 and 2021 respectively, have played an integral role in SDKA’s development, enabling greater flexibility to support cases outside standard criteria and supporting the launch of new products.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, SDKA launched its Bridge To Term and Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) proposition, and it is now looking at further routes for diversification in 2026 as it continues to expand its offering to brokers and borrowers.

Kunal Mehta, managing director of SDKA, said:

“The relationships with our funding partners all boils down to one major factor, trust. We can make decisions on applications, rate changes and product launches without having to seek approval because our proven lending record speaks for itself.

“Shawbrook and Aldermore, along with others, know we pride ourselves on speed, precision and innovation in the bridging finance sector. The renewal of our agreement with two of the leading specialist banks in the UK paves the way for the next exciting chapter in our story.”

Hasna Qureshi, Associate Director, Shawbrook added:

“SDKA’s ability to scale its lending while continuing to evolve its product offering highlights the strength of the business. As their first institutional lender, Shawbrook has supported that growth by increasing funding in line with their ambitions. This latest renewal reflects the strength of the relationship and confidence in the team’s continued trajectory.”

Steve Thorne, Business Development Manager for Wholesale Finance at Aldermore concluded:

“SDKA has built a strong track record in the bridging market, underpinned by disciplined underwriting and a clear focus on supporting brokers and their clients.

“Renewing our funding line reflects our confidence in Kunal and the team and our shared commitment to providing flexible, well structured finance solutions that meet the evolving needs of UK property investors.”

Founded in 2016, SDKA is an unregulated bridging lender offering products on Residential, Semi-Commercial and Commercial properties across England, Wales and Scotland. The lender offers interest rates from 0.84% per calendar month up to a maximum LTV of 75%.