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Commercial Property Development Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Commercial Property Development Finance? Put simply, commercial property development finance is a type of loan to cover the cost of purchasing or developing a commercial property.
September 1, 2022 2 min read
Property Finance
Residential Property Investment Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Residential Property Investment? Residential property investment is a type of strategy that involves purchasing a flat or house and renting it out to generate an income.
September 1, 2022 2 min read
Property Finance
Portfolio Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Portfolio Finance? Over the last few years portfolio landlords have found it harder to fund larger portfolios due to size limits put in place by some lenders.
August 16, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
How to Get a Loan to Buy, Refurbish and Sell a Property : The Complete Guide
What is Property Refurbishment Finance? Investors and developers use property refurbishment finance to buy and refurbish a property before selling it for a profit.
August 16, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
Semi-Commercial Property Finance: The Complete Guide
What is a Semi-Commercial Property? Semi-commercial properties can cover a raft of different property and commercial elements.
August 16, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
Mezzanine Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Mezzanine Finance? Mezzanine Finance is a hybrid of existing debt and Equity Finance that falls between them in an existing debt structure.
August 16, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
HMO Mortgages: The Complete Guide
What is an HMO? HMO stands for a House in Multiple Occupation and refers to a property rented out by at least three individuals.
August 16, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
JV and Equity Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Joint Venture (JV) Funding? Joint Venture (JV) funding, or Equity Finance as it is sometimes called, is often seen as an important tool.
August 16, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
Bridging Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Bridging Finance? Bridging finance is a solution to short-term funding requirements.
August 15, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
Buy-to-Let Mortgages: The Complete Guide
What is a Buy-to-Let Mortgage? Sometimes referred to as a Residential Investment Mortgage, Buy-to-Let Mortgages are for those who are investing in property.
August 15, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
Commercial Mortgages: The Complete Guide
What is a Commercial Mortgage? Just as commercial properties come in all shapes and sizes, so do commercial mortgages.
August 15, 2022 1 min read
Property Finance
Understanding Personal Guarantees
What is a Personal Guarantee? A business owner must understand what personal guarantees are before signing.
August 12, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Business Investment Property Loans: The Complete Guide
What Are Business Investment Property Loans? Business investment property loans are for companies and individuals looking to buy a commercial property to rent out.
September 1, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Business Overdraft Credit Facilities: The Complete Guide
What is a Business Overdraft Facility? Business overdraft facilities can be used as a means of borrowing, and a cash flow solution.
August 16, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Tax Funding: The Complete Guide
How Can Tax Funding Help With a Business’s Cash flow? Sometimes businesses find themselves in situations where cash flow is tight.
August 12, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Understanding Personal Guarantees (Business)
What is a Personal Guarantee? A business owner must understand what personal guarantees are before signing.
August 12, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Unsecured Business Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Unsecured Business Finance? Whether your business is a start up or an established trading business you have likely considered it.
August 12, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Secured Business Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Secured Business Finance? A loan which is backed by security, such as property or business assets.
August 12, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
R&D Tax Credits: The Complete Guide
What are R&D Tax Credits? Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits are government reliefs supporting businesses making advances in science and technology.
August 12, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Recovery Loan Scheme: The Complete Guide
What is The Recovery Loan Scheme? The Recovery Loan Scheme is designed to facilitate UK based businesses greater access to finance.
August 12, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Trade Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Trade Finance? Trade finance is most commonly known as a type of working capital finance for importing and exporting goods.
August 11, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Supply Chain Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Supply Chain Finance? Supply Chain Finance is a form of Working Capital finance which falls under the Trade Finance umbrella.
August 11, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Merchant Cash Advance: The Complete Guide
What is a Merchant Cash Advance? A Merchant Cash Advance is a type of business finance designed for SMEs with card terminals.
August 11, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
MBO/MBI Finance: The Complete Guide
What is a Management Buyout? An MBO is a change of corporate ownership where the company’s current managers acquire the company.
August 11, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Invoice Finance: The Complete Guide
What is Invoice Finance? Invoice Finance is a type of working capital facility used to unlock cash tied up in outstanding invoices.
August 11, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Buy-In Management Buyouts (BIMBO): The Complete Guide
What Is Buy-In Management Buyout (BIMBO)? A BIMBO incorporates characteristics of both MBO and MBI.
August 11, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Business Credit Cards: The Complete Guide
What is a Business Credit Card? A business credit card is a credit card held by a company rather than an individual.
August 11, 2022 1 min read
Business Finance
Asset Finance: The Complete Guide
Why Use Asset Finance? It allows businesses to purchase high-value assets that are critical to the operation of a business.
August 11, 2022 1 min read

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