Frequently Asked Questions

A Property Bond, also known as a Loan Note, is a legally binding contract between the investment issuer and the investor. The Loan Note specifies the term of the loan, the date as to when the loan is to be re-paid and the interest payable. 
Optima is not authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We strive to adhere to the highest of FCA standards, that is why all clients investing in investment products must self-certify and complete an appropriateness test before they can access any information regarding the investments.
Optima carry out due diligence and evaluate every opportunity in aim of mitigating risk, however as with any investment your capital is at risk. Optima advise that you seek independent financial advice before investing. 
All of the investments that we introduce are NOT regulated products which means your investment is NOT covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. 
Optima are purely an introducer so you will contract directly with the investment issuer. Optima are not an agent or representative of the investment issuer so if Optima do dissolve, your investment is still active with the issuer.

In order to comply with FCA regulation and guidelines, the Property Bonds that Optima Wealth UK introduce are only suitable for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors. It is therefore mandatory that all potential investors self certify as either a high net worth individual or a sophisticated investor, and they fully understand the risks that are involved. 

The term of a Property Bond/Loan Note varies depending on the investor’s preference. Terms vary from 1 year up to 7 years. Loan Notes are illiquid and are non-transferable, which means you cannot get your money back early and you will have to wait till the end of your investment term before you can redeem your investment.

A Security Trustee acts solely in the interest of the investor and is entrusted to give the investor further reassurance. They also monitor the security provided to ensure there is an efficient asset to capital ratio. 

An additional layer of security is the fact that the Loan Note is asset backed, therefore the investor has a long term security over the company’s assets (debenture) or the property in question; this is secured against the capital invested.

Property Bonds are non-transferable, however under the circumstances that the Property Bond investor passes away, the Property Bonds will form part of their estate. The executors of the deceased investor’s estate will hold title to the Property Bonds until their redemption.

We do not charge the investor any fees for the service that we provide. We are paid a commission by the investment issuer.

If you have any further questions, please contact a member of the Optima Wealth UK team at [email protected]