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

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.

The specialist bank has established a dedicated team to provide tailored funding solutions.

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...

SMEs in Ireland can apply for €10,000 to €250,000 of revenue-based finance.

The new team members will support SMEs with tailored working capital solutions.

UTB aims to establish a local presence, building new relationships with brokers serving SMEs operating in a wide range of sectors.

The bank has hired a head of asset finance sales and two area directors.

The PRA is replacing the SME Supporting Factor with a new SME lending adjustment for banks.