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

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.

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.

Finding the right loan size and challenges with securing all the necessary information are common issues faced by brokers.

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

14% of all SMEs using finance are worried about repaying.

More than 20% of brokers said conditions have worsened.