It is seeking industry views on demand for finance, the application and approval process, alternative models of finance, and under-served customers.

Assetz says the enhanced funding model enables quicker site acquisitions, faster project commencements, and reduced reliance on mezzanine finance.

In each quarter of last year gross lending was up compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

Ethnic minority-led businesses are also twice as likely to have complained to their lending provider.

On average commercial lenders rely on brokers for 67% of SME finance transactions.

Luke has held previous positions at Lloyds, Aldermore and Ashman Finance.

The overall proportion of smaller businesses accessing finance is down amid challenging economic conditions.

Daniel Jones, bridging and commercial sales manager at Norton Finance, says 2025 provides brokers with a great opportunity to explore the commercial market and help any small business...

Full funds will be available from day one, allowing greater flexibility.

The broker sales team is now comprised of three regional teams.