Borrowers

Overview

The Housing Finance Corporation is a mutual aggregator providing competitive finance to UK housing associations to deliver affordable homes. Borrowers get efficient capital markets access, flexible structures and access to expert advice.

Our Difference

We combine experience, partnerships, and a proven record of innovation to deliver flexible, long‑term finance that helps housing associations build and improve affordable homes across the UK.

Experience

Thirty-five years providing loans to UK housing associations, supporting their growth with tailored financial solutions.

Partnerships

Strong partnerships with housing associations, institutional investors, the Regulator for Social Housing (RSH), National Housing Federation (NHF), European Investment Bank and the UK Government.

Track Record

Innovative track record including EIB funding, green finance for retrofit and sustainable development, Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme, and Blend for streamlined capital access.

Expert Team

Large expert team offering comprehensive in house services with specialists in property security and management of funds for comprehensive support.

Our Numbers

As a long-standing mutual lender focused on affordable housing, we bring stable, low-cost institutional finance and sector expertise to help clients invest for the long term. The figures below highlight our track record, our commitment to sustainability, and our UK-wide footprint.

38

Years as a
Mutual Lender

Proudly supporting the UK affordable housing sector since 1987.

£250mn

Financing available
for retrofit

Enabling housing associations to retrofit homes and build resilient communities.

4

Nations
Supported

We partner with housing associations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our Vehicles

As a sector focused aggregator, our vehicles provide a proven conduit to the sterling bond markets, combining flexibility, competitive terms, and dependable delivery for housing associations.

Our Footprint

Lending across the UK’s four nations, partnering with housing associations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Summary Terms Market Coverage ​(Borrowers)​ Ratings​ Capital Outstanding (£mn)
The Housing Finance Corporation​ Ltd 118 A+ (S&P)​ 3.2
Affordable Housing Finance Plc 60 AA (S&P)​ 3.2
Blend​ Funding Plc 31 A2 (Moody’s)​ 1.5

Get in Touch

If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact a member of our dedicated team directly using the contact information below.

David Brigden

Senior Commercial Director

Gavin Richards

Director, Relationship Management

Sharon Woodward

Manager, Relationship Management

Max Watson

Manager, Relationship Management

Jakub Palowski

Manager, Relationship Management

Contact Us

We’re here to help you channel finance into lasting impact. Get in touch to explore how we can support your mission – one home, one partnership at a time.

Location

3rd Floor, 17 St. Swithins Lane,
London, United Kingdom, EC4N 8AL

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