Capacity increased to reflect popular demand For many brokers having a conversation about security with a customer can be difficult for two reasons: it is a significant decision for the customer to make; and there are realms of technicalities which the customer may need to know about. To aid brokers in these discussions, Asset Advantage are running a webinar devoted …

Asset Advantage have launched a series of webinars to support brokers’ education on different topics. The informative events are scheduled every month, and cover a range of different topics, reflecting the commonly asked questions from members of the broker panel. Philip Knight, Credit and Risk Director at Asset Advantage is the lead speaker on the webinars, and this gives brokers …

‘As a non-bank. alternative lender, Asset Advantage is exposed less to the vagaries of the economy and more to the lending policies of other lenders’, writes Philip Knight, Credit & Risk Director of the Basingstoke based funder.  That said it is clear that there are definite trends appearing in the types of proposals that we are receiving. The first one …

In annual tradition, a team of Asset Advantage helpers were dispatched to St Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke this month to decorate their Christmas tree. Asset Advantage has been part of Christmas preparations at St Michael’s Hospice for several years. St. Michael’s Hospice is an independent charity based in Basingstoke, supporting people across North Hampshire who have a life-limiting illness, are …

Asset Advantage To Host Online Q&A For Brokers On Wednesday 6 December Brokers are to gain a unique insight into the minds of underwriters with a NEW online Q&A taking place on 6 December. Philip Knight, Credit and Risk Director at Asset Advantage will be hosting an interactive Q&A with members of the Asset Advantage broker panel. Asset Advantage take a human approach to …

Lender will consider funding any asset type and any industry sector Asset Advantage is looking forward to attending the Finance Professional Show on 10 November at Olympia London. The Finance Show takes place each year and is considered the busiest and most varied financial trade show in London. Attending the event is an opportunity for Asset Advantage to showcase its funding options to up to 2000 …

Race Driver Nick White secured the title at Donington Park this weekend Nick White has been crowned the 2023 Ginetta GT Academy champion after scoring the final race win of the season at Donington Park (21/22 October). The fight for the title all came down to the final race. This is White’s 12 victory of thecampaign securing him title glory. Nick White said: ‘It all …

NACFB Commercial Lender Awards – Underwriting Team of the Year Asset Advantage is delighted to be shortlisted in the NACFB Commercial Lender Awards for Underwriting Team of the Year. Our tight-knit underwriting team have been lending to SMEs for 16 years. In a rapidly changing environment we remain consistent.  Brokers value our underwriters’ openness, willingness to listen, and eagerness to work to get to a deal. Our underwriters frequently meet with customers to …

Lender brings carefully crafted approach to SME finance to NACFB members Asset Advantage is delighted to join the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) as Patron Lender. Offering non-regulated asset finance (lease and hire purchase) and business loans to SMEs in England and Wales, Asset Advantage will consider any asset, industry sector and new start businesses.  Katie Dowse, Business Development Manager said: “When there is a …

Brokers overwhelmingly value the human side of underwriting, new research from Asset Advantage shows. When asked about their decision-making process in choosing a funder 96% of brokers surveyed said it was important to have a funder who was open-minded and looked outside the box. While 98% of brokers surveyed wanted a funder to look beyond the balance sheet and consider …