Commercial

Increased activity for bridging and commercial brokers

44% of the respondents to a recent broker survey have so far found 2013...

3mc completes large commercial deal with Cambridge & Counties Bank

3mc has recently completed a £1.65 million commercial mortgage transaction funded by Cambridge &...

Shawbrook improves commercial proposition

Shawbrook Bank has made a number of changes across its commercial mortgages product range. Changes...

New look for InterBay

InterBay Commercial has unveiled a new look brand and website. The lender claims its new...

UTB offers New York prize promotion

United Trust Bank is taking a stand at the NACFB Commercial Expo on 26...

Blemain makes key changes following broker feedback

Blemain Finance has made changes across a range of its products to lower costs...

Brokers urged to look at clients’ capital allowances

Mortgage brokers’ clients could claim back tens of thousands of pounds in tax using...

OFT to look into SME banking

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to undertake a market study on competition...

Rebuildingsociety.com joins the NACFB

Peer-to-business lending platform rebuildingsociety.com has joined the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB). ...

Shawbrook Bank to sponsor NACFB Commercial Finance Expo

Shawbrook Bank is to be a show sponsor at the NACFB Commercial Finance...

Aldermore aims at agriculture and ground care markets

Aldermore is targeting both the agriculture and ground care markets, as it look extends...

New system puts SMEs in touch with commercial brokers

210,000 SMEs now have the ability to get funding from NACFB commercial broker members,...

Latest NACFB Small Business Finance Directory launches tonight

Vince Cable is to launch the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers' (NACFB) latest...

Sterling Capital Reserve strengthens team

Sterling Capital Reserve has appointed Greg Williams as commercial finance consultant. Williams, who has 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...