‘The first lending decision is rarely the one that defines a loan.’ says Gavin Diamond, CEO at Inspired Lending, in his opinion piece in the August 2026 edition of Bridging & Commercial magazine. 

‘Projects can take a major turn for the unexpected. Once the money is out the door, circumstances change, new information comes to light, and things develop ways nobody could’ve predicted at the outset.’

‘Good specialist lending is about continuing to make the sensible decisions throughout the life of a loan because more often than not, they determine a successful exit for both the borrower and lender.’

See the full article here.