SME finance

Lenders still holding back SME acquisitions, survey finds

Commercial brokers continue to face limited options from lenders when it comes to funding...

SMEs turn to creative lenders as banks tighten finance routes

Demand from small and medium-sized enterprises for valuations has climbed sharply this year, according...

Allica survey shows surge in commercial mortgage applications

Commercial mortgage applications are rising again, according to new data from Allica Bank, with...

Millbrook expands into commercial property finance

Millbrook Business Finance has launched a new commercial property finance division, widening its services...

Cynergy Bank reaches major lending milestone

Cynergy Bank has reached a significant lending milestone having grown to more than £4bn...

Allica Bank signs sponsorship deal with teenage racing driver

Allica Bank has agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with 16-year-old racing driver Daniella Sutton,...

Brickflow adds VAT bridging loans to platform through BloomSmith partnership

Brickflow has partnered with BloomSmith to offer VAT bridging loans for commercial property purchases,...

LHV Bank passes £500m loan book milestone as assets top £1bn

LHV Bank has surpassed £500m in its active loan book and crossed £1bn in...

Reward Funding passes lending milestone

Reward Funding has passed the £350m loan book milestone for the first time in...

UTB funds specialist mapping system with £252k facility

United Trust Bank (UTB) has provided £252,000 in asset finance to enable a geospatial...

SMEs unprepared for net zero rules as 2026 reporting deadline approaches

Most small and medium-sized businesses remain unprepared for new sustainability reporting standards, with just...

Skipton Business Finance confirms permanent COO appointment

Skipton Business Finance has confirmed the permanent appointment of Michelle Wilson as its chief...

FOLK2FOLK expands national team with relationship manager hire 

FOLK2FOLK has strengthened its national lending team with the appointment of Tracey Gott as...

British Business Bank agrees £300m Close Brothers deal to boost SME asset finance

The British Business Bank has agreed a transaction of up to £300m with Close...
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First-time buyers put at the heart of Treasury mortgage talks

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Target urges lenders to treat mortgage servicing as a strategic asset

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