The OakNorth blog

Read the latest industry news, find practical advice on how to grow your business and smart tips to save for the future, all here on the OakNorth blog.

Business finance

Financing for entrepreneurs: How OakNorth customers represent resilience and innovation

Wednesday January 18th, 2023

A great idea, a well thought-out business plan and the cash to make it happen are all behind the beginnings of a successful business. But a daring mindset is just as valuable, if not more. Qualities like positivity, resourcefulness and an innovative mind can sometimes be even more useful than having all the other aspects […]

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About OakNorth Bank

2022 in review with OakNorth – our lending by numbers

Thursday January 12th, 2023
2022 written in fireworks

When we look back on a crazy year for businesses, we’re reminded of all the reasons why we’re still in the game ready to support those who need it: we’ve been forging real lasting partnerships and not just transactions because we believe in the businesses we back; we’re entrepreneurial through and through so we’re there […]

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Growing your savings

Six savings habits to set you up for 2023

Thursday January 12th, 2023
woman sitting on a sofa holding a bank card and tablet looking thoughtful

Got the desire and the best intention to reach your savings goals but not sure how to get there? If you’re planning on, and are committed to, making a change to achieve your savings goals then you’re already on the right track. With the right mindset you can achieve this, all you need is a […]

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Growing your business

Entrepreneurs – want to make it in 2023? You’ll need two things

Monday January 9th, 2023
outline of a man under a row of lightbulbs where one is lit

It’s almost a cliché to talk about the importance of failure in entrepreneurship. The principle is simple: disasters (in business and elsewhere) offer lessons that are unpleasant enough to be unforgettable. This means the toughest defeats lead to the best thinking, and every jolt or upset offers a chance to reach an evolved mindset. Those […]

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Business finance

They did it their way – our most unique funding cases in 2022

Thursday December 22nd, 2022
Surfer surfing at Tamarama beach

We’ve funded our fair share of both residential and commercial property projects, but our portfolio is much more diverse than bricks and mortar. Our aim is to provide growing, entrepreneurial SMEs with the funding they need, and increasingly we’re funding more and more unique and exciting businesses with great prospects.   From surfing in central […]

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Industry news

An outlook for the real estate sector in 2023

Monday December 19th, 2022
Facade of traditional English terraced houses partially in the shade of trees in Crouch End of London

With plenty of change expected in the property market over the next 12 months, our MRICS certified Director of Debt Finance Greg Manson explains his real estate predictions for 2023. It has been a tumultuous 12 months for the UK real estate sector – ongoing supply chain issues, labour shortages, inflation, and numerous government changes […]

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