Asset finance

Commercial lender invests £75m in first year in the Midlands

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has revealed that it provided £75m worth of asset based...

BFS passes £100m in 2018 northern business funding

Independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS), has provided over £100m in funding in...

Rebrand for yet-to-launch digital SME bank

Digital SME bank CivilisedBank has changed its name to Allica. When launched in 2019, Allica...

New debt advisory service launches

A new debt advisory firm called Yellow Stone Finance has been set up by...

Aldermore introduces Dealer Portal for asset finance dealers

Aldermore has bolstered its asset finance offering with the launch of a new online...

BFS appoints global HR director

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Paul Lomas as its global HR director. He is...

United Trust Bank hires 200th member of staff

United Trust Bank has appointed Daniel Idowu to the position of support officer in...

New regional sales director for Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has appointed John Copping as its regional sales director...

£1m funding line for outdoor media advertiser

Open Outdoor Media (OPEN) has secured asset finance and invoice finance facilities worth £1...

OneSavings Bank reports “strong performance”

OneSavings Bank (OSB) has reported loan book growth of 16% for the nine months...

Strong growth for asset finance market

Latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that asset finance new...

Lending milestone for Arkle Finance

Specialist asset finance provider Arkle Finance has marked its 21st anniversary by reaching £100...

BFS expands global headquarters in Banbury

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has announced the expansion of its global headquarters in Banbury,...

United Trust Bank hires new asset finance BDM

United Trust Bank has appointed Paul Barter as a business development manager (BDM) for...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...