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...
Read moreDan 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...
Read moreWhen it comes to commercial mortgages, many business owners wonder whether their personal credit score plays a significant role in the loan approval process. While commercial mortgages differ from personal mortgages in several aspects, your credit score can matter when applying for a commercial mortgage, though it will depend on the type of finance you...
Read moreQ: 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...
Read moreThe saying “cash is king” is a common phrase used in the financial world. It means that cash (or liquid assets that can be easily converted into cash) are the most valuable assets to have, especially in times of uncertainty. The origins of the phrase are not clear, but it has been used in the financial...
Read moreValuations 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...
Read moreWe 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%...
Read moreI 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...
Read moreIt is a question we often get asked by our clients. When we are discussing their commercial finance requirements with them, we go through the documentation that lenders might request as part of their underwriting. One thing lenders often ask for is the borrower’s bank statements. And one thing the borrower often asks is “why?”...
Read moreWe thought we would recap some of our favourite deals from last year. As well as the numbers (and we are proud that we raised over £150 million for small business owners), it is the people we help who are the real stories, so here are just a few examples: We helped a motorcycle enthusiast...
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