Commercial Mortgage Refinancing: when should you review you existing deal?
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Commercial Mortgage Refinancing: when should you review you existing deal?

A lot can change in a business over the course of a commercial mortgage. Turnover may have increased considerably since the loan was arranged. The out...

Phoenix

Oct 27, 2026
Funding Christmas Stock: Working Capital Options for UK Retailers and Wholesalers
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Funding Christmas Stock: Working Capital Options for UK Retailers and Wholesalers

For retailers and wholesalers preparing for Christmas, the challenge isn't always securing enough stock. It's making sure there's enough money availab...

Phoenix

Oct 26, 2026
Rent vs Buy: When Does a Commercial Property Mortgage Make Sense?
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Rent vs Buy: When Does a Commercial Property Mortgage Make Sense?

For many business owners, renting their premises is an expense they have always had and one they rarely question. The rent goes out every month, the b...

Phoenix

Oct 14, 2026
How Bridging Loans Help Businesses Move Quickly
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How Bridging Loans Help Businesses Move Quickly

As a business owner, you will know that opportunity doesn’t always arrive at the most convenient of times. For example, a potential premises might com...

Phoenix

Oct 09, 2026
Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Development Finance
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Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Development Finance

Applying for development finance is about giving a lender confidence in the project and the finance behind it. Problems often start when an applicatio...

Phoenix

Oct 01, 2026
UK businesses head into autumn with growing confidence
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UK businesses head into autumn with growing confidence

There was some welcome news for UK businesses at the end of the summer. According to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer, business confidence rose to...

Phoenix

Sep 17, 2026
UK SME lending hits highest level since the pandemic - is now the time to fund your growth?
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UK SME lending hits highest level since the pandemic - is now the time to fund your growth?

If you have been putting off borrowing to invest in your business, now might be the time to have another look. The latest figures from UK Finance pain...

Phoenix

Jun 23, 2026
Why 2026 is Shaping Up as a Strong Year for UK Business Lending
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Why 2026 is Shaping Up as a Strong Year for UK Business Lending

If you are anything like us and have been reading the financial press lately, you'd be forgiven for assuming the UK SME lending market is having a rou...

Phoenix

May 15, 2026
Merchant Cash Advance vs Business Loan: Which Is Better for Your UK Business?
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Merchant Cash Advance vs Business Loan: Which Is Better for Your UK Business?

Running a business often involves making decisions under pressure and few decisions feel more pressing than choosing how to fund it. Perhaps you have ...

Phoenix

Apr 17, 2026
SUPPORT FOR SMEs FEELING THE SQUEEZE
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SUPPORT FOR SMEs FEELING THE SQUEEZE

Running a business has always involved a bit of a juggle, and if you have found yourself spending more time juggling the bank balance lately, you’re c...

Phoenix

Feb 23, 2026