Karis Capital reported that the value of new loans increased 29% year-on-year to £254.2m in H1 2026, up from £197.8m in the same period last year.
Meanwhile, the number of loans arranged rose 79% from 211 in H1 2025 to 377 in H1 2026.
Growth was recorded across several key lending sectors. Bridging finance saw one of the strongest increases, with the firm advising on 91 loans in H1 2026, compared with 42 a year earlier.
Residential and buy-to-let (BTL) lending also increased, with 50 loans arranged during the first six months of the year, up from 31 in H1 2025.
In the development finance market, Karis Capital arranged £55.3m of lending in H1 2026, compared with £38.1m during the same period last year.
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Demand for ‘quality advice’ has increased
Nicholas Christofi, chief executive of Karis Capital, said the firm’s growth reflected the work carried out by its team despite difficult market conditions.
He said: “The growth we’ve achieved in the past year has been very rewarding for the team at Karis Capital. Everyone here has worked very hard to build a business from the ground up over the last three years.
“Our team is very committed to delivering the best solutions and a much higher level of service for clients.
“In a difficult market, the demand for quality financial advice has increased and isn’t simply driven by pricing for clients. Execution and delivery are going to be fundamental in difficult market conditions.”
Christofi added that growth across both the lending and insurance sides of the business demonstrated the strength of the firm’s team.
He said: “It’s pleasing to see growth coming from across the business – both on the debt and on the insurance advisory side. That’s another proof point that we have brought in the right people.
“We’re very excited about where we can take Karis Capital as we continue to mature, and as the market starts to improve.”
