Asset finance

Mixed February for the asset finance sector

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported that asset finance new business (primarily...

Profits up 27% at UTB

United Trust Bank (UTB) has reported a 27% increase in profits before tax to...

UTB balance sheet exceeds £1bn

United Trust Bank has reported that its balance sheet has exceeded £1 billion. During...

Aldermore hires head of business development

Aldermore has expanded its asset finance lending team with the appointment of Nick Dudley...

Record year for asset finance provider

Praetura Asset Finance has reported record growth in 2017, with a 9% rise in...

Asset finance market set to break new business record

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported that asset finance new business (primarily...

Construction expected to drive asset finance growth in 2018

39% of intermediaries operating in the asset finance sector believe demand for asset finance...

Record year for ABL and invoice finance

2017 saw the invoice finance and asset-based lending sector provide more finance to UK...

Arkle Finance appoints managing director

Asset finance firm Arkle Finance has appointed Daniel Bailey as managing director. Bailey has previously served...

Asset finance sees 7% rise in October

Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 7% in October,...

Aldermore breaks £1bn new asset finance lending barrier in 2017

Aldermore has lent over a £1bn of asset finance to UK businesses this year. Asset...

Reward Finance appoints business development director

Alternative funding provider Reward Finance has appointed Mike Calvert to its North West team as...

Brokers more optimistic than their customers

36% of brokers working in property and asset finance believe that the majority of...

Brokers think government not in control of Brexit

Only 10% brokers think that the UK government is in control of the Brexit...

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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...