As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of progress and growth for Albatross Lending Group. This year has been defined by strategic investment, platform development, team growth and continued financial resilience. Against a complex and evolving market backdrop, the Group has remained focused on building strong foundations for long-term, sustainable growth.
One of the standout achievements of the year was the successful launch of our SME Lending Division. The expansion marks and important step in the evolution of Albatross Lending Group, broadening our proposition and enabling us to support a wider range of borrowers with specialist, tailored finance solutions. Early momentum has been encouraging, and the division provides a strong platform for growth into 2026 and beyond.
Reflecting on the year, Lewis Casserley, Co-Founder & Principal of Albatross Lending Group, commented: “2025 has been a year of deliberate, strategic progress for the Group. We’ve focused on putting the right foundations in place – from expanding into SME lending and securing long-term institutional funding, to investing in technology that will support the next phase of our growth. The confidence shown by our funding partners this year is something we’re extremely proud of.”
At Group level, we agreed circa £300 million in additional institutional funding, significantly enhancing our funding capability across all divisions. This milestone reflects the confidence in our funding partners in the strength of our business model, our underwriting discipline, and our long-term strategy.
Throughout 2025, we made strong progress in developing our own end-to-end lending technology platform, a major strategic investment for the Group. This platform is designed to improve efficiency, scalability, and transparency across the entire lending lifecycle – from origination and underwriting through to servicing and redemption. As development continues, it will play a central role in supporting growth while enhancing the experience for both borrowers and partners.
Our people continue to be at the heart of everything we do. During the year, the Group achieved strong team growth, increasing headcount by 75% as we invested in talent across marketing, case management and underwriting. These additions strengthen our origination capability, enhance service delivery, and reinforce our commitment to maintaining high credit standards as the business continues to scale.
Commenting on the team’s contribution, Jordan-Fearnley Brown, Co-Founder & Principal of Albatross Lending Group, added: “The progress we’ve made this year wouldn’t be possible without the people behind the business. We’ve continued to build a strong, high-quality team while maintaining the culture standards that underpinned our success to date. That focus on people and process remains central as we look ahead.”
While overall lending volumes were below our initial targets, the year demonstrated the importance of disciplined portfolio management. Redemptions remained well controlled, reflecting the quality of our loan book and our continued focus on risk management and capital preservation.
Finally, Albatross Lending Group delivered seven-figure profitability for the third consecutive year, a clear demonstration of the resilience and consistency of the Group. This performance reinforces the effectiveness of our strategy and positions Albatross Lending Group to accelerate growth and seize new opportunities in the years ahead.
As we head into the festive period, we would like to thank our colleagues, funding partners, brokers and clients for their continued support throughout 2025. The progress made this year leaves Albatross Lending Group well positioned for 2026, with strong foundations, a growing platform, and clear momentum as we look to the future.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a successful year ahead.