Lending

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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.  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 you’ve 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’ve been financing lots of different sectors and projects since we became an officially registered bank, including many multi-million pound deals. But we’re also supporting a range of businesses with loans that are below £2 million, helping to fund an important stage of their growth. Businesses use loans for a number of reasons – from […]