Asset finance

BFS provides £8m package for West Brom business

One of the largest sheet plants in the UK has secured an £8m asset...

Amicus boss joins UK Finance board

John Jenkins, CEO of Amicus Finance, has been appointed to the board of UK...

NACFB appoints CEO

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has announced the appointment of Graham...

Bibby Financial Services appoints corporate managers

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Sean Flannery and Ronnie Stokes as corporate managers...

Asset finance market up 5%

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

Sharp fall in BTL lending at Paragon

The Paragon Group of Companies has reported that its new buy-to-let lending totalled £556.2 million for...

BFS provides £10m ABL facility to manufacturer

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has agreed a £10m asset based lending (ABL) facility for...

Solid February for asset finance

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

SME demand for asset finance expected to rise

A recent poll of finance brokers involved in asset finance has found that most of them...

Lack of appropriate funding frustrates one million SMEs

Aldermore's Future Attitudes report has found that 19% of all small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...

IGF provides £4.5m ABL deal

IGF, the commercial finance provider for SMEs, has recently delivered a £4.5 million asset...

Modest asset finance growth predicted for 2017

Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 5% in 2016,...

Trio join asset finance provider

Praetura Asset Finance has added three managerial appointments to its team. John Ingham is...

BFS backs sample book manufacturer

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has completed a new funding package with Sampling International, a sample...

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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...