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OakNorth boosts Board with appointment of seasoned technology executive and product pioneer, Nilan Peiris

Monday September 2nd, 2024

Nilan is Chief Product Officer at Wise where he has spent over a decade helping to scale the company globally LONDON, Monday 2nd September, 2024: OakNorth – the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs – today announces the further strengthening of its Board of Directors with the appointment, effective from today, of Nilan Peiris as […]

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US regulators grant OakNorth authorisation for Representative Office

Tuesday August 27th, 2024

OakNorth has lent c.$600m to lower mid-market businesses in the US last year London, UK, Tuesday 27th August 2024; OakNorth – the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs – today announces that it has secured authorisation from the Federal Reserve and the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for a Representative Office in […]

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OakNorth completes £6m loan to fund the development of 19 industrial logistics units and a wellness centre in West Sussex

Tuesday August 20th, 2024

The borrower, Gatehouse Hub Ltd, is a subsidiary of Bedford Park Developments; Incorporated in 2006, Bedford Park Developments is an experienced developer having successfully delivered numerous residential and commercial schemes; The site, located on the outskirts of Burgess Hill, has direct links with the A273 dual carriageway link road and A23, providing swift access to […]

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OakNorth provides bespoke funding package to the UK’s leading premium nursery brand, Mamas & Papas, to support future growth

Wednesday August 7th, 2024

Founded in 1981 by David and Luisa Scacchetti, Mamas & Papas is a designer, wholesaler, and retailer of nursery and baby products; Headquartered in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the business is now the largest nursery brand in the UK, operating over 60 stores and concessions across the country; The business was acquired in 2014 by private […]

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OakNorth provides bespoke loan for major new purpose-built student accommodation development next to the University of Nottingham

Monday August 5th, 2024

The loan is to an SPV managed by OMNI Developments, an experienced Developer who specialises in student accommodation and high-end residential development; The capital will be used to develop a new six-storey, 222-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA); Situated opposite the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus, the site will offer a unique combination of large rooms […]

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OakNorth and ASK complete £30.8m co-loan to Vabel as it acquires landmark second site on Queensway

Wednesday July 31st, 2024

Founded in 2009, Vabel has completed over 300 homes across London, ranging from one-off residences to new build multi-unit developments; The £30.8m co-loan from OakNorth and ASK will enable Vabel to acquire Queesnway Parade, an L-shaped property that runs across Queensway, Porchester Gardens, and Inverness Terrace. OakNorth – the digital bank for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, […]

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