Paragon Bank Appoints Sanders and Patel to Lead Bridging Finance Launch
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Paragon Bank Appoints Sanders and Patel to Lead Bridging Finance Launch

By Dr. Priya Sharma, Property Markets Analyst · 4 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Mortgage Strategy. Read the original article for full details.

Paragon Bank Appoints Sanders and Patel to Lead Bridging Finance Launch

Paragon Bank has appointed Colin Sanders to lead the development of a new bridging finance proposition. Patel has also joined as Commercial Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in specialist markets.

Sanders, who has previously led Omni Capital as CEO and founded Tuscan Capital, will be responsible for building the bridging team at Paragon. Further appointments are expected, including a head of credit, as the team develops.

The new bridging proposition will be piloted with a select group of intermediaries during the final quarter of the year, with a full launch planned for 2027. The aim is to provide fast and dependable funding for experienced property professionals, such as developers, surveyors, architects, planning consultants, and builders.

This move comes as bridging finance continues to become more mainstream within the UK property sector. The proposition is intended to address demand for straightforward communication, quick decisions, experienced personnel, and reliable execution.


Source: Mortgage Strategy
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Dr. Priya Sharma
Property Markets Analyst

Dr. Priya Sharma writes The Property AI's data-led coverage of UK property markets — rental indices, sold-price trends, mortgage flows, and regional analysis. Articles bylined Dr. Sharma cite ONS, Land Registry, Bank of England, and primary research data.

PhD Economics. Specialises in: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Land Registry data, regional rental analysis, mortgage approvals trends.

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