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    Why use ASC Finance for Business?

    As you’re on our website, you probably already appreciate the virtues of using a commercial finance broker. But what makes ASC the broker for you? Check out this five-star review for our Hampshire and Dorset office. We think it illustrates our case perfectly! “I recently had the pleasure of working with ASC Finance for Business,...

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    Meet the ASC Director: John Fuchs

    John Fuchs is the Regional Director at our Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire office. We asked him a few questions to help you get to know the man behind the desk. How long have you been with ASC? Six years. What makes you a good broker? Of an age where I have experienced more financial calamities, banking...

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    Meet the ASC Director: Steve Bealing

    Steve Bealing is the Regional Director at our Surrey office. We asked him a few questions to help you get to know the man behind the desk. How long have you been with ASC? 13 years. What makes you a good broker? Two things make me a good broker. Firstly, I take the time to...

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    Meet the ASC Director: Dan Gateshill

    Dan Gateshill is the Regional Director at our Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight office. We asked him a few questions to help you get to know the man behind the desk. How long have you been with ASC? Six and a half years. What makes you a good broker? Feedback from my clients shows...

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    What does a commercial finance broker do? 

    ASC Finance for Business is a commercial finance broker. This blog post explains what that means and how using a commercial finance broker could benefit your business. What is a commercial finance broker? A commercial finance broker is an intermediary between businesses seeking financing and lenders or financial institutions providing commercial loans. Professional brokers are...

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  • Banks, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial World, Loans, SME

    Why do we have bank holidays? When did they first come about? – Everything you wanted to know about the bank holiday!

    Q: What are bank holidays?  A: Bank holidays are public holidays in the United Kingdom that are recognized by banks, government offices, and other businesses. They are days when most businesses and many shops are closed, and many people have the day off work.  Q: Why do we have bank holidays?  A: Bank holidays were...

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  • Banks, Business, Finance, Financial World, Loans, Property, SME

    Why are valuations essential for property loans?

    Valuations are essential for property loans for several reasons:  Determine the Loan Amount: Valuations help to determine the current market value of the property, which is then used to calculate the maximum loan amount that can be offered. Lenders need to know the value of the property to ensure that the loan amount is appropriate...

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  • Banks, Business, Finance, Financial World, Loans, Property, SME

    Looking for evidence that a broker matters? Almost a third of broker clients have secured finance, despite having been declined elsewhere!

    We often get asked why people should use a broker if they are looking to raise commercial finance. In their recent survey, the @National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, highlighted one particular statistic which we thought really showed the value of a commercial finance broker. Of all the clients that brokers secured finance for, 29%...

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  • Banks, Business, Finance, Loans, Property, SME

    Voice activated Phone Systems – ARGHH!!!!

    I had a frustrating experience the other day. I had to phone up our bank (who I won’t name), to ask a question about our business account. Now, we are all used to being asked for security information (whilst it is annoying, it serves a purpose of keeping our accounts secure!). But this bank had...

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