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Somo records strongest month on record as broker demand drives February surge

  • Writer: Emily Jackson
    Emily Jackson
  • Mar 18
  • 2 min read

Record-breaking ‘lock-ins’ mark a 16% uplift on previous personal best

We've just recorded our strongest month for sales since launch, completing our highest ever number of lock-ins in February - a 16% uplift on our previous record - as broker demand for fast, pragmatic funding solutions continues to grow.


This milestone followed the launch of Landlord’s Breathing Space, our refinancing product designed to help landlords restructure short-term funding pressures. Despite launching only in January, the product has already gained strong traction, accounting for 12% of all enquiries within weeks of going live.


February’s performance was also supported by a broker-exclusive promotion available to brokers and intermediaries registered with Somo, reinforcing our long-standing focus on rewarding our broker community.


Our leadership team says the record month reflects both the strength of our broker relationships and the continued expansion of our product offering.


Jade Keval, Sales Director at Somo, said: “February was a fantastic month for the team and a clear reflection of the relationships we’ve built with brokers over the years, exceeding all targets and hitting a new PB. It’s also been brilliant to see the response to Landlord’s Breathing Space. Launching a new product and seeing it account for so many enquiries within weeks tells us we’ve tapped into a genuine need in the market.


“At Somo, our focus has always been on making bridging easier for brokers and their clients. As we move through 2026, we’re continuing to expand our product portfolio so that whatever the funding challenge - whether it’s bridging, refinancing, or business lending secured against property - brokers know they can come to us and find a ‘yes’.”



Looking ahead 

This record-breaking month forms part of a broader strategy for 2026, as we continue to expand our product range to support brokers across an even wider spectrum of funding scenarios.


With the launch of new products already underway and further developments planned this year, our aim is to ensure brokers can access a full suite of flexible property-backed funding solutions through a single trusted lender.



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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.

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