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Guide 15 Apr 2024

The Complete Guide to Commercial Mortgages for Business Owners

Thinking of buying your business premises or investing in commercial property? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about commercial mortgages - from eligibility and rates to the application process.

Case Study 2 Apr 2024

GBP2.8m Development Finance for Yorkshire Residential Developer

An experienced Yorkshire developer needed development finance for a 14-unit residential scheme after their existing lender withdrew from the market. ABL sourced a 2.8m facility within four weeks.

Case Study 18 Mar 2024

Asset Finance Package Helps Midlands Haulier Expand Fleet

A family-owned haulage business needed to add eight new HGVs to its fleet to fulfil a major new logistics contract. ABL arranged a GBP960,000 hire purchase package across three lenders in under two weeks.

Blog 12 Mar 2024

How Rising Interest Rates Are Affecting Business Finance in 2024

With the Bank of England base rate sitting at its highest level in over a decade, businesses seeking finance need to understand how the landscape has changed and what it means for their borrowing costs.

Case Study 14 Feb 2024

Bridging Loan Enables Care Home Acquisition in Lancashire

An experienced healthcare operator needed to move quickly to acquire a 32-bed care home being sold by a retiring owner. ABL arranged a GBP1.45m bridging loan in 19 days to secure the purchase.

Blog 8 Feb 2024

5 Signs Your Business Is Ready for Invoice Finance

Invoice finance can be transformative for growing businesses - but how do you know if the timing is right? Here are five clear signs that your business could benefit from unlocking the cash tied up in your debtors ledger.

Blog 22 Jan 2024

What Is a Management Buyout and How Is It Financed?

A management buyout (MBO) is one of the most exciting events in a business leaders career - and one of the most complex to finance. We explain how the process works and what funding structures are typically used.

Guide 10 Jan 2024

Understanding Asset Finance: A Practical Guide for Growing Businesses

Asset finance is one of the most versatile and widely used forms of business finance in the UK. This guide explains the main types, when each is most appropriate, and what to look for when choosing a facility.