Shawbrook Bank has announced that Black Book Finance has become its latest Strategic Partner.

Black Book Finance was launched in 2016 by Michael Clapper, former founder & CEO at Enterprise, Meir Plancey & Adam Brand, co-founders of First Union Mortgages.

It offers client-advised, or placement & packaging services, across all types of residential, commercial, bridging and development finance.

Clapper (pictured) said: “Shawbrook has been a key lender for us since our launch. Their highly innovative products and overall flexibility have often provided us with swift and competitive solutions, leading to a significant number of completions across commercial, residential and development finance areas.

“We are delighted to be formally recognised as a Strategic Partner to Shawbrook and look forward to strengthening this partnership further still in the months and years ahead.”

Lee Williams, business development manager for Shawbrook Commercial Mortgages, added: “Shawbrook have worked closely with Michael and the team at Black Book and found them to be a highly experienced all-finance distributor with extensive expertise in the property sector.

“Our appetite to lend and evolve our product offering has never been stronger and it is great to have a partner like Black Book alongside us for 2019 and beyond. The Black Book team are a pleasure to work with and we are excited to have them join our Strategic Partner family.”