Welcome to the 2026 Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards

Celebrating excellence across specialist and commercial mortgage lending

The Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026 recognise the businesses and individuals driving innovation, flexibility, and growth across the specialist mortgage market, from buy-to-let and bridging to development finance, complex credit, and later life lending.

Taking place on Tuesday 15 September at The Belfry Hotel & Resort , this dedicated event shines a spotlight on the lenders, brokers, specialist distributors, and service providers operating at the most dynamic end of the industry.

As the leading authority in mortgage industry awards, Mortgage Strategy is proud to introduce an event focused entirely on specialist and commercial lending. Each category is judged through a rigorous and independent process, ensuring every winner represents the highest standard of excellence.

Join senior leaders and decision-makers from across the sector for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.

The 2026 shortlist is now live.

Congratulations to this year's finalists. Join us at The Belfry Hotel & Resort on Tuesday 15 September as we celebrate the very best in specialist lending and reveal the winners on the night.

Book your table today and take advantage of our Gold and Silver Table Early Bird rates, available until 10 July.

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Sponsorship opportunities

The Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards are set to become the premier celebration of excellence across specialist and commercial mortgage lending — recognising the lenders, brokers, specialist distributors , and service providers shaping the most dynamic part of the market.

As a dedicated event focused entirely on specialist lending, the Awards offer sponsors a powerful opportunity to align with innovation, expertise, and market leadership in front of a highly targeted audience of senior decision-makers.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards:

Please contact: James Prosser – james.prosser@emap.com or call +44 (0) 7964 293 166