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The lender has also reduced rates by up to 0.20% and introduced a lower minimum loan size.

The SME funder will provide finance for heavy machinery and tools for equipment-intensive industries such as manufacturers and material storage firms.

Fixed rates now start from 5.68%.

Dan Grainger has re-joined Skipton as its new regional sales director for the North West. 

The lender's development finance rate has reduced to 8.60%, down from 9.10% at the start of 2025.

The new facility offers businesses access to up to £3m on a first charge against commercial property.

The lender says the new funding will bolster support for UK small businesses.

Bethan joins Time Finance with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry.

The lender will deliver commercial property finance via an API integration.