Business Lending insights

Our latest research reveals a significant 'support gap' for the UK's mid-sized businesses. As the Autumn Budget approaches, we take a closer look at how SME leaders are feeling about the current economic landscape and the types of support measures they believe would make the biggest difference to their growth and resilience.

Dasos Kirtsides, Head of Healthcare at Shawbrook, shares insights into the shifting challenges and opportunities regularly discussed with medical professionals and care providers, both at industry gatherings and in day-to-day meetings.

As inflation edges upward again, UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are feeling the impact. Costs are rising, confidence is fragile, and access to finance is more important than ever. Oliver Wilson, Head of Asset-Based Lending (ABL) shares his thoughts.

Chris Walton, Head of Corporate Leverage, uncovers why SME leaders are calling for new measures to unlock the growth they know is possible and get the economy moving again.

As the National Insurance Contributions (NIC) hike takes effect, SMEs are adapting by raising prices, cutting costs, and reevaluating hiring plans to navigate mounting financial pressures. Oliver Wilson, Head of Asset-Based Lending (ABL) shares his thoughts.

The typical trajectory for UK private equity managers that build track records in the lower-mid-market is to leverage this success and expand fund size to move up the curve and pursue larger transactions.

For acquisitive businesses, a Committed Acquisition Facility may help to speed up their growth ambitions. Chris Walton, Head of Corporate Leverage, breaks down what a Committed Acquisition Finance facility is, how it works, and why it may be right for your business. 

Faced with a challenging M&A market, UK private equity sponsors have turned to buy and build strategies to progress their acquisitive growth. James Salmon, Head of Financial Sponsors shares some insights on how Shawbrook is supporting sponsors with these strategies.

Oliver Wilson, Head of Asset-Based Lending (ABL) at Shawbrook explains how his team look to support SME clients with their growth plans, drawing on the flexibility of the ABL facilities we provide.

Following a prior Search Fund roundtable, our Structured Lending team revisit the topic. Chris Walton, Head of Corporate Leverage, along with John Palmer and John Hunter share insights on debt funding mechanisms and what Shawbrook looks for from searchers and investors when supporting  them with an acquisition.

Meeting with advisors, investors and prospective borrowers regularly, our Head of Asset Based Lending, Oliver Wilson, has come across some misconceptions about ABL. Oliver uncovers the myths and summarises the value that this facility can bring to businesses.  

63% of UK SMEs say growth is tougher than starting up, highlighting the need for strong foundations, especially when seeking funding. Chris Walton shares what lenders value most.

We highlight the resilience of the UK healthcare sector, and the role of specialist lenders in supporting providers to enhance patient care and achieve growth.

Tony Dean shares expert tips on initial planning, building a strong team and financial management to help SMEs secure external funding at a later stage.

Explore key strategies and challenges for UK businesses pursuing fast growth, including organic expansion and acquisitions, and funding options that can help.

In this article, Phil Simmons, Senior Business Development Manager, Professions Finance at Shawbrook, explains how a Professions Loan could help clients to fund their annual tax liabilities and preserve vital cash flow.

Adam Ginty, marketing business partner for SME markets at Shawbrook, sat down with Ed Rixon, senior manager for Growth in Shawbrook’s Digital SME Lending team to explore the latest enhancement to auto-decisioning via the Shawbrook Broker Portal.

Dasos Kirtsides, Head of Healthcare and Renewable Finance, discusses UK Healthcare and the role that technology will play in increasing efficiency and improving patient care.