Specialist lender TAB has become the latest patron of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).

Established in 1992, the NACFB is a trade body for business finance intermediaries.

The addition of TAB gives the NACFB’s membership base access to the lender’s short-term finance products, broadening the funding options available to them.

TAB said it had joined the NACFB as a lender patron as it looks to develop new relationships with brokers.

Duncan Kreeger (pictured), chief executive and founder of TAB, said: “We joined the NACFB to become part of the largest independent – and not-for-profit – trade association dedicated solely to commercial finance professionals. NACFB membership sets the standards for customer care within the commercial finance industry and we are delighted to partner with them.

“We look forward to bringing our unique focus on technology and product offering to the members and are also keen to support the NACFB. We want the NACFB to help us facilitate positive engagements with new brokers, and help us generate new business leads — as part of this partnership we will enjoy access to an unrivalled database of commercial finance brokers, including the chance to target specific markets and locations, and utilise our extensive communication and media channels.

“This partnership is well timed with our upcoming commercial mortgage product. As such, this will go towards supporting our commercial growth.”

Norman Chambers, the NACFB’s managing director, added: “Increasingly, our members and their SMEs clients are choosing to work with lenders who have strong ESG principles. Providers of commercial property finance solutions, TAB will fit in well with both the NACFB community and our ethos. We’re delighted to welcome them.”