Tamworth-based Crystal Specialist Finance (CSF) was the big winner at the prestigious Bridging & Commercial Awards 2016, winning both Best Commercial Broker of the Year and Best Development Broker of the Year.

The black tie event, which took place at the exclusive Hurlingham Club in Fulham on June 9^th, holds great significance in the finance industry as the victors are chosen by panel by the leading names in the bridging, commercial, peer-to-peer, specialist banking and development sectors.

The company was also shortlisted in the Best Bridging Broker and Best Specialist Distributor categories.

Jo Breeden, CSF Managing Director, said: “This truly is a wonderful achievement, to be chosen as the winner in two categories at the core of our business is testament to an exceptional team and their total dedication to service.

“While we celebrate now we will not rest on our laurels, this year has started off very well and we must continue to push to be bigger and better than before, if we achieve this these awards will be the first of many.”

CSF rebranded in April 2015 to highlight five specialist core divisions: Bridging, Commercial, Development Funding, Second Charge Loans and Specialist Mortgages.

The company recently announced a record first quarter, issuing terms on £401m worth of business from January to March 2016, a 96% increase on the same period last year.

CSF operates across England, Scotland and Wales, the company has access to over 70 lenders, including exclusive lines.