Asset finance

Brokers back Brexit

A new poll, carried out in April by specialist lender United Trust Bank, has found...

Record asset finance quarter for United Trust Bank

United Trust Bank (UTB) has revealed that its asset finance team posted a record...

NACFB on schedule to meet ‘road map’

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) says it is on track to meet...

NACFB celebrates record growth levels

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has revealed that it now works...

Key promotion at Ultimate Finance

Ultimate Finance has announced that Richard Waldman has been promoted to group sales director...

FLA: asset finance up 9% in February

Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) increased by 9% in February,...

Asset finance firm makes £60m SME pledge

Ultimate Finance’s new offices in Glasgow and Leeds have committed £30m each, over the next 12...

Continued growth for the asset finance market

Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 3% in January...

2015 an “excellent year” for Aldermore

Aldermore has reported an increase in lending for 2015 across all of the sector...

New associate member for the ASTL

CG Recovery has joined the Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) as an associate...

Shawbrook Bank to follow diversification strategy

Shawbrook Bank plc has reported a 63% increase in underlying profit by to over...

Shawbrook joins trade body

Shawbrook Bank, has become the latest member of the Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL). This takes...

Ultimate Asset Finance makes two senior hires

Ultimate Asset Finance has announced the appointment of two regional directors. Michael Thompson (pictured, left) has previously acted as...

7-year high for asset finance new business

Growth in asset finance new business, primarily leasing and hire purchase, totalled 12% in...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

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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...