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At Hank Zarihs Associates, we don’t just arrange finance, we deliver solutions that transform possibilities into reality.
When 95% of lenders said no, we found a way to make it happen.
Back in June, a long-standing client came to me after securing an offer on a part-complete scheme in East London: 170 units with a projected GDV of £50m. It was a huge opportunity, but one packed with challenges. For most lenders, the risks felt too great: borrower experience, scheme scale, tight timelines. Ninety-five percent simply would not get comfortable.
What was needed?
Our client in London purchased a property at auction, a 3 bedroom townhouse that had structural issues. The client had originally agreed finance with another provider but the lender pulled out once the structural issues were identified by a survey. The client needed to replace that auction finance as quickly as possible.
What was needed?
Our client purchased an undervalued property based in Manchester at auction. Our client’s plan was to purchase the property from auction and move it onto a buy-to-let once all works to the property have been completed.
What was needed?
Our client was looking to purchase an office building in Reading in order to redevelop it and convert it into 69 flats, as well as a further 45 flats in the roof space over two floors.
The client had money towards the project but needed further capital in order to cover the cost of development over a longer period whilst the works were completed.
What was needed?
Our client needed a longer term finance arrangement for some unsold properties on a development they had completed, and their previous finance arrangement had come to an end.
Having completed the development but been unable to sell the remaining units before their previous finance completed, our client needed to re-arrange the finance on these units as soon as possible.
What was needed?
Our client in Surbiton needed to re-arrange their finance when they weren’t able to sell 5 apartments and a freehold from a development of 46 residential and 3 commercial units.
Their previous finance arrangement had come to an end and they needed to re-negotiate the finance on the remaining units.
What was needed?
Our client needed to borrow a substantial amount in order to redeem a bridge loan that they’d used and then convert office space into 40 residential units and an extra floor for a further 10 residential units.
What was needed?
Our client was looking to purchase an office block that they intended to convert into 40 apartments, with the client also gaining planning permission for an extra floor with an additional 10 apartments.
The client needed capital to be able to complete the purchase, and needed it in the short term to be able to complete the purchase and the development of the building.
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Hank Zarihs Associates streamlines your financing journey with tailored solutions, fast approvals, and expert guidance, connecting you to trusted lenders for project success
Hank Zarihs Associates streamlines your financing journey with tailored solutions, fast approvals, and expert guidance, connecting you to trusted lenders for project success
