SME finance

Allica Bank appoints business relationship manager

SME business bank, Allica Bank, has announced the appointment of Stephen Spinks as business...

Asset finance new business down 28%

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has revealed that total asset finance new business...

Aldermore makes specialist finance appointments

Aldermore has announced two new appointments to its specialist finance team. Eric DeArmitt and Jack...

Bathgate selected as Funding Circle CBILS approved partner

Bathgate Business Finance has been selected as a Funding Circle Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...

Nearly half of UK SMEs worry about their ability to survive

Nearly half of SMEs in the UK are concerned about the immediate business viability...

A third of UK SMEs “to run out of cash” by July

One-third of SMEs in the UK won't be able to cover their costs by...

Reward Finance Group makes board appointment

Reward Finance Group has appointed Steve Noble as managing director of its North West...

New lenders for coronavirus business loan scheme

the British Business Bank has approved four new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus...

Reward Finance Group appoints group MD

Nick Smith has been promoted to the position of group managing director of Reward Finance...

Nucleus Commercial Finance appoints Midlands BDM

Nucleus Commercial Finance has expanded its business development team in the Midlands with the...

Bathgate Business Finance appoints BDM

Bathgate Business Finance has welcomed property finance specialist Ben Humphreys as business development manager...

One Stop Business Finance expands BD team

SME funder One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) has expanded its client servicing team with...

Fiducia Group launches new asset finance division

Fiducia Group has unveiled a new asset finance division offering bespoke funding solutions to...

Fiduciam to expand north and south of Irish border

Fiduciam Ireland has seen a substantial increase in new business, both north and south...

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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...