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Our Associate Debt Finance Director, Lucas Anglin, weighed in on the perception of the lending landscape as slow and unreliable, and how new alternative lenders, like OakNorth, are countering this to offer fast and flexible solutions that put entrepreneurs first.ย It was recently reported in The Financial Times that property funds are set to sell […]
With just a couple of months remaining in 2022, now is a great time to reflect back upon the wins youโve had this year and what is worth carrying forwards with you into 2023. The best businesses are constantly adapting to continue their successes and stay tuned into what is working well for them. Continued […]
We sat down with Head of Data Johnnie Ball to learn why he decided to row the Atlantic with no prior rowing experience, how he prepared and the impact he has had fundraising for Dementia UK. The row came about as a response to watching my dad suffer with dementia and my mum care for […]
Weโve been financing lots of different sectors and projects since we became an officially registered bank, including many multi-million pound deals. But weโre also supporting a range of businesses with loans that are below ยฃ2 million, helping to fund an important stage of their growth. Businesses use loans for a number of reasons โ from […]
It’s always important to have a nest egg to fall back on, but it can be hard to make these savings a priority and keep track of them. And in a time where weโre all spending many more hours on our phones, why not take a few minutes to get on top of your savings […]
Since our launch in September 2015, weโve been able to support numerous hospitality businesses with their growth ambitions, including national pub operator, Red Oak Taverns, whose portfolio has grown to over 200 sites. Now as their growth journey has led them to secure their biggest project to date, Red Oak Tavernsโ Co-founder & CEO, Mark […]
In 2013, the UK financial regulator at the time – the Financial Services Authority (FSA) – published a paper seeking to reform the authorisation process for bank applicants; and create a major shift in the approach to the prudential regulation of banking start-ups.โฏThese changes were designed to reduce the barriers to entry and expansion and […]
Technology shapes many of the companies around us, and banking certainly isnโt being left out of this change. With the rise of mobile-led neobanks people are expecting more digital services from their banking providers. As one of only 30 new UK banks authorised by the Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority since 2013, we understand […]