
What Is A Bridging Loan?
A bridging loan is a short-term loan typically taken out over 2 weeks to 3 years that can be used to cover a financial shortfall until a longer-term loan can […] more»
A bridging loan is a short-term loan typically taken out over 2 weeks to 3 years that can be used to cover a financial shortfall until a longer-term loan can […] more»
In the past it was the norm for small and large businesses to establish and maintain close working relations with their local bank managers. Today, business borrowing is a slightly […] more»
Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement on 27 April, the Bounce Back Loans Scheme opens for applications from today (4 May 2020). more»
Applying for a bridging loan is a decision that warrants careful consideration. Before getting started, it is advisable to use a bridging finance calculator to establish affordability and consider the available options. more»
The Financial Conduct Authority has recently implemented drastic restrictions on the size of peer-to-peer investments. more»
According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the UK online alternative finance market volume rose by 35% in 2017 to 6.2bn. more»
High street bank TSB published a report in Parliament this week which found that giving SMEs access to the financial tools, products and advice they need would increase their productivity by 10% and boost the UK economy by 70bn. more»
Small business owners are calling on high street banks to ramp up their technological innovations or they will switch to digital rivals. more»
Fear of the future is putting the squeeze on SME finance and innovation, according to a new study, with demand for external finance limited. more»
Expertise and enthusiasm go a long way but that's not enough to make a business a success if there's no gap in the market. more»