Asset finance

BFS expands Midlands corporate team

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Chris Sygrove and Jonathan Myerscough as corporate managers...

Strong growth in asset finance

Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 13% in November,...

Smaller businesses worried about rising costs

22% of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK have said that rising...

Record growth for asset finance provider

Praetura Asset Finance has reported a 24% increase in the number of cases and a...

IGF provides key funding line to tech firm

Independent Growth Finance (IGF), a commercial finance provider for SMEs, has provided a £1.5 million...

Three senior appointments at IGF

SME commercial finance provider, IGF, has announced the appointment of senior hires across the...

Metro Bank expands asset finance team

Metro Bank has announced two new appointments to its asset finance team. James Harrowsmith has...

Rebrand for asset finance specialist

Asset finance and leasing specialist Norton Folgate has rebranded to Amicus Asset Finance and...

Ultimate Finance makes key sales appointment

Ultimate Finance has recruited Vince Tovey as its national head of sales for trade finance,...

7 in 10 brokers want a Hilary win

68% of brokers surveyed by United Trust Bank are banking on a Clinton win in...

NACFB chief to step down

Adam Tyler, chief executive of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), has announced...

Ultimate Finances hires regional director

Ultimate Finance has appointed Neil Curtis as regional director of Asset Finance in its...

Ultimate Finance makes senior appointment in Leeds

Ultimate Finance has appointed Jamie Hunt as a regional director within its Leeds office. He...

Brexit still worrying a large number of SMEs

Almost 25% of commercial finance brokers working in the asset finance sector expect that, over...

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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...