Reference Case Number: FOI9897
Freedom of Information: Right to know request:
Please can you provide the total number of regulated bridging (short-term) loans provided in the UK in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
As well as providing the volume of bridging loans each year, please can you provide the value by year.
FCA response:
Please find set out below annual sales of bridging loans (volume and value) for the period 2018-Quarter 3 2022:
| Year of Account Open Date | Number Of Sales | Total Loan Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3,258 | £1,067,023,170 |
| 2019 | 2,985 | £957,678,045 |
| 2020 | 2,015 | £728,100,433 |
| 2021 | 2,368 | £931,761,282 |
| 2022 Q1-Q3 | 2,227 | £974,322,630 |
Source: FCA Product Sales Data PSD001
When reviewing the data provided, please also note the following:
- Data for Quarter 4 2022 is not yet available.
- From Quarter 2 2021 onwards, figures include internal product transfers and further transfers under new/existing mortgage contracts.