Aldermore Bank has given its support to the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers’ (NACFB) ‘Love Lending Week’ campaign.

Carl D’Ammassa, managing director of Asset Finance at Aldermore, said: “SME owners need to be aware that even if they can’t get finance from their traditional high street bank, there are many more options available to them.

“Aldermore’s asset finance team has increased its lending year-on-year since 2009, during that time we’ve processed almost £2 billion worth of loans for UK SMEs, and we see no slowdown on the horizon. Asset finance is not always at the forefront of a business owner’s mind despite the fact that we are helping an increasingly broad range of businesses, both in terms of size and industry.

“This week is all about showing our support for British business and getting the message out there that commercial lending is alive and well if you know where to look.”