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

    What to consider when choosing a commercial mortgage

    Determining the right commercial mortgage for you depends on several factors, including your financial situation, the type of property you are purchasing, and your long-term goals. We’ve highlighted just a few of the factors to consider when choosing the right commercial mortgage for you. Loan Type: Commercial mortgages come in different types, including fixed-rate, variable-rate,...

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

    You know the banks that don’t lend – we know the banks that do!

    Who can you actually speak to at your bank? Who answers your questions and actually makes decisions? If you cast your mind back, a business used to have a dedicated bank manager – someone who knew the business inside and out. And if you wanted to secure finance for your business, they had the knowledge,...

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  • Business, Finance, Loans, SME

    Lending to small firms hits all time low, but finance is available!

    According to the Federation of Small Business, two in five small firms looking to secure finance for their businesses are having a hard time getting the required funds, even if they are highly profitable. What does that mean for small businesses? Firstly, don’t panic, you can still get finance, you just need to know who...

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  • Business, SME

    ASC works its magic, UK Citizen looking to secure finance but working in Dubai? ASC can help!

    ASC always finds other ways to get the job done and Philip Thompson, ASC Director in Northamptonshire has helped a client, Mr Wright, secure finance for his commercial property portfolio. Mr Wright has been a client of ASC for many years, so he was already aware of the value Philip can add and how the...

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  • Banks, Business, Investment, Loans

    Less financial products available, but don’t worry ASC can help!

    Since the start of the pandemic the majority of brokers have seen reductions in the financing products available from lenders. Close to 90% of brokers believe the most affected in 2021 will be commercial mortgages, unsecured loans and secured facilities.   Why is this likely to happen? There has been a lot of lending over 2020, but the majority of lending capacity has...

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  • Banks, Business, Economy, Finance, Investment

    Will lending ever go back to “normal”?

    According to a recent Bank of England report, net bank borrowing by small and medium sized businesses was a record £43.3 billion in 2020 compared to £1.4 billion in 2019.  It is expected that by the end of 2021 UK small business borrowing will exceed £60bn. For small business using governmental and private financing options...

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  • Loans

    How to find a commercial lender that works for you and your business?

    Did you know that there are over 300 banks and 45 additional building societies in the UK? That’s quite a lot! So how do you know which lender is the right one for you and your business? At ASC we offer a refreshingly personal service for business owners. This is an experience that may not always be received...

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