Roma Finance

Manchester-based principal lender covering residential bridging, refurb and a specialist BTL mortgage line, plus commercial mortgages. Its products include RomaFLOW, a streamlined bridging process for cleaner cases. FCA-regulated for the regulated bridging and BTL book.

Quick verdict

  • Product: Bridging and BTL mortgages.
  • Ticket band: £75k to £3m.
  • Pricing: Quoted per case.

At a glance

Roma Finance, at a glance

Legal entity
Romaco Limited (trading as Roma Finance)
Companies House
07232590
Founded
2010
Product
Bridging and BTL mortgages
Ticket range
£75k to £3m
Decision time
3 to 10 business days
Ltd-only
No, the lender also accepts other structures

Where Roma Finance is strong

  • In-house BTL mortgage product alongside bridging.
  • Streamlined process for prime cases.
  • FCA-regulated for the regulated book.

Watch-outs, and when another lender may suit better

  • Broker-distributed; direct applicants routed.
  • Per-month rate quoting; total cost varies with exit.
  • £3m ticket cap limits utility for larger schemes.

Best fit applicants

  • £100k to £1.5m residential bridging
  • BTL mortgages
  • Refurb projects

Where Roma Finance is the wrong fit

  • £3m+ tickets
  • Ground-up development
  • Self-serve consumer journey

If declined by Roma Finance

If your application to Roma Finance is declined, ask the lender for the reason in writing. Some alternatives are named in the watch-outs section above. See also our guide to why lenders decline, by reason.

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How we rate Roma Finance

This review is FundBiz's own editorial assessment, scored against a published framework. See our methodology for how we rate each lender.

FAQ

What can I borrow through Roma Finance?

Roma Finance offers bridging and btl mortgages. Ticket range: £75k to £3m. Typical rate: Quoted per case.

How long does Roma Finance take to decide?

3 to 10 business days

Who is Roma Finance the best fit for?

First on the list: £100k to £1.5m residential bridging. The full list is under Best fit applicants above.

When might another lender suit better than Roma Finance?

First on the list: £3m+ tickets. The other cases are under Where Roma Finance is the wrong fit above.

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