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Take my umbrella, it looks like rain
When there’s a changing economic climate, banks can often get spooked and withdraw the amount they’re willing to lend, but that’s not how we do things at OakNorth. Here our Senior Director Dan Haxby discusses the responsible way we approach lending to continue to support strong businesses during changing times. In the early days of […]
Business development
From Newcastle to Newquay, how OakNorth is powering business growth outside of London
When you think of banks, you may have an image of skyscraper London offices only focusing on big city deals. But we’re not like traditional banks. We’re not even based in the financial district, you’ll find us in the beating heart of London in vibrant Soho. And outside of the capital,we’ve got hubs in Manchester, […]
Real estate
London’s calling: How predictions of plummeting house prices will spark a resurgence in overseas property investment
Our Debt Finance Director, Priya Chauhan, thinks London’s rarified property market is back in the sights of overseas investors. Read on to find out why. The Bank of England has had a busy few weeks trying to keep the UK’s inflation from soaring even higher. Last week they raised interest rates to 3% in […]
About OakNorth Bank
A career at OakNorth: fast-paced, autonomous, and dynamic – offering stability in tough economic times
The 2008 financial crisis created a perfect storm in financial services – an upheaval in regulation to improve competition and reduce the barriers to entry for new players, the explosion of smartphones popularity which meant consumers began managing their personal finances on the go for the first time, and a lack of trust in traditional […]
Business development
Growing your product offering – how businesses have innovated within and expanded beyond their initial sector
A standout product isn’t always enough anymore to ensure the longevity of a business. More and more brands are beginning to diversify their product offerings to hedge their bets on where the demand of the market lies. Particularly in the face of a looming recession, it’s becoming increasingly necessary to offer a range of products […]
Growing your business
The mental health benefits of having savings
Your finances and your mental health are closely tied, so it makes sense to work on these in tandem to improve both at the same time. Financial stability can give its own sense of happiness and mental relief, like the freedom of having more choices in life, having built better financial habits. When it comes […]