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    When is cash flow lending the right option for your business?

    When it comes to business finance, many options are available, and no single solution fits all. If your business needs extra cash to cover the day-to-day running, cash flow lending could be a potential option. What is cash flow lending? Cash flow lending is a type of unsecured loan. It allows businesses to borrow money...

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  • Finance

    A guide to the development finance application process

    Applying for development finance is often a detailed and structured process, which can seem overwhelming if you’ve not been through it before. If you’re new to the process, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you understand how it works. Step 1: Preparation Before approaching any lenders, you’ll need to compile all the necessary information and...

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  • Finance

    How brokers can help SMEs navigate the lending landscape

    Navigating the world of business finance can be challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially with so many lenders and funding facilities on the market. From understanding eligibility criteria to securing the best terms, the process is often time-consuming and complex, yet help is at hand. A commercial finance broker is an expert guide...

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  • Property

    Time to switch from residential to semi-commercial investment ?

    For many property investors, residential property often feels the safer choice, so it is consequently the most common, particularly among first-time buyers. However, semi-commercial properties are growing in popularity among savvy investors. Investing in semi-commercial properties provides an opportunity to diversify portfolios. A semi-commercial building combines commercial and residential elements, presenting dual-income potential. Residential tenants...

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  • Finance

    Development finance: What do lenders look for?

    Whether you’re embarking on your first development project or you’re a seasoned developer, you’ll probably require development finance to get your scheme off the ground. Understanding how lenders decide on development finance applications helps determine your project’s feasibility. Like all types of finance, lenders assess the risk versus reward when deciding whether and how much...

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  • Finance

    Why might your commercial finance application get rejected? 

    Securing commercial finance is often essential for business growth, but not all applications are successful. When deciding whether to lend, banks assess several factors to determine the risk level and the business’s ability to repay the loan. Any red flags can lead to rejection. Understanding the barriers to finance can help you improve your chances...

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  • Finance

    Commercial lenders rely on brokers for nearly two-thirds of SME finance transactions

    The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) annual impact report reveals that, on average, lenders attribute 67% of their SME portfolios to intermediaries. In 2024, NACFB members facilitated £26.5 billion of the UK’s £38 billion broker-led SME lending market. Commercial finance brokers have strong relationships with lenders and know how to present a finance...

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  • Finance

    A guide to commercial mortgages

    If you’re looking for finance to purchase, refinance, or develop commercial property, you’ll require a commercial mortgage. Here’s a guide to help you make informed financial decisions regarding your commercial mortgage. What is a commercial mortgage? A commercial mortgage is a loan secured against a property you don’t live in, either your business premises or...

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  • ASC News, Finance

    Making property finance simple: Recent ASC success stories

    Property finance can be complex, but with our know-how and expertise, we make even the more complicated deals happen. Here’s a round-up of recent property finance completions from across the ASC network to prove our point: £360,000 to purchase semi-commercial premises for a property developer’s office The property had split titles that needed to be...

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  • Finance

    A guide to development finance costs

    Development finance is a specialised loan used to fund the construction or refurbishment of properties. Unlike other property mortgages, development financing is typically short-term, usually 6-24 months. A development finance loan can be used to buy land and/or pay for construction costs and is suitable for new builds, conversions or refurbishments of existing properties. A...

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