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Somo joins Swoop giving brokers direct access to its bridging and second charge products

Writer: Emily Jackson
Emily Jackson
22 hours ago
2 min read

Somo, the award-winning specialist bridging and short-term finance lender, has joined the lender panel at Swoop, the business funding platform that connects businesses, brokers and advisors with loans, equity finance and grants.


The move means brokers using the Swoop Broker Suite can now source Somo’s first, second, third and equitable charge loans alongside the rest of Swoop’s lender panel, which spans high street banks and alternative lenders. 


Somo lends from £27,500 to £3 million, with terms from one month to three years and up to 75% LTV, and is known for its competitive second charge pricing. Intermediaries will be able to compare Somo’s products and submit cases through a single digital platform, without sourcing each loan manually.


Joining Swoop puts Somo’s products in front of a wide network of brokers and advisors at the point they are sourcing finance for their clients, while giving them a faster, clearer route to a lender that assesses each case on its individual merits.


Victoria Barnard, Head of Networks at Somo, said:

“Brokers want to find the right lender quickly, and Swoop’s platform gives them a clear, efficient way to do that. With Swoop’s reach across brokers and advisors, joining the panel puts Somo’s products in front of more intermediaries at the point they’re sourcing, so they can see what we offer and move cases forward with confidence. It’s a natural fit with how we already work: close to the broker, and focused on getting deals done.”

Connor Kerry, Head of Appointed Representatives Channel said:

"We’re delighted to welcome Somo to the Swoop lender panel, further strengthening the range of specialist funding solutions available to our clients. Adding Somo’s expertise in bridging and short-term finance gives brokers greater choice and a streamlined way to source suitable funding for their clients." -

Somo’s products are now live on Swoop and available to brokers using the Swoop Broker Suite.

Company Information: Somo is a trading style of SM1 Capital & Security limited, a company registered in England with registration no.12713865, registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office with registration number ZB803361, registered with the FCA for anti-money laundering with registration number 1012061. Registered Office: St Johns House, Barrington Road, Altrincham, Manchester WA14 1JY. The Somo business is unregulated for both borrowers and investors.

Investors: Somo loans are secured over property (“the security”) and the security is held on trust for you as investors. The loans that you make are not regulated by the FCA . Your loans are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and you may not have any rights with the Financial Ombudsman Service. All your capital and uncredited interest is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. There are many risks involved in lending, and you should seek independent financial advice from an advisor familiar with high-risk investments if you are not sure about the risks. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Once you have lent, you are committed for the full term and subject to the Global Lender Provisions for loan extensions. Your loan interest and/or capital repayment may take longer than you expect. A capital loss is recognised after all reasonable avenues of loan recovery have been exhausted. Property values may go up or down. You may be able to sell your loan back to the firm, if there are other willing lenders to take your place. You should not rely on the ability to re-sell the loan and you may have to sell it at a discount if you need liquidity quickly. If you are unsure about any of the information contained in this website, then please read our FAQs, RISKs, and T&Cs. Tax treatment of any of the loans will depend on the individual circumstances of each lender and may be subject to change in the future. You are liable for your own tax and may wish to consult with a tax/legal adviser for specific advice. Terms apply.

Borrowers: Any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. Somo’s bridging loans are unregulated. If you are unsure about any aspect of the information provided by the company, you should seek advice from an independent financial adviser familiar with bridging loans. Terms apply.

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