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21.04.23

Five technology innovations that will change the face of short-term lending

Technology has already driven significant changes in short-term lending. Lenders have invested in online platforms to streamline processes. We no longer rely on paper applications. Communication between borrowers, lenders, surveyors, and solicitors has never been slicker. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) were rehabilitated in the pandemic when surveyors couldn’t get into properties.

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21.03.23

Exploring the evolving landscape of alternative finance in 2023 and beyond

Nick Russell, sales director looks at how specialist property finance has evolved rapidly in the past few years. And, how base rates rise changes the landscape of lending even further. Nick also looked at the challenges lenders are facing and how they have had to adapt and innovate which has culminated in the launch of new products. In this article, Nick also explores the evolution of specialist finance and its future direction, including the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.

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13.02.23

How much of a threat is Big Tech lending?

Hannah Duncan from Bridging Loan Directory spoke with TAB's CEO and founder, Duncan Kreeger about big tech creeping into the lending space.

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08.02.23

'Those who don't adapt will quickly be left behind'

In an exclusive interview with B&C, TAB’s technology director, Mark Gillis, claimed that adoption of new fintech — including open banking — is imperative to benefit both customers and staff.

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03.01.23

The appetite for development finance in uncertain times

Development finance has recently become a popular product offering for many lenders. Sam Morris, our lending associate, explains why in this article he wrote for Bridging Loan Directory.

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10.10.22

Why supporting employees’ mental wellbeing is still important

As we acknowledge World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we’re revisiting an article written last year about supporting employee’s mental wellbeing.

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19.08.22

How the property finance market is holding up during this time of increased uncertainty

"Just as the UK thought it had negotiated Brexit and navigated the worst of COVID-19, little did we know, there was further uncertainty around the corner.” said Eli Korman, head of development finance and CIO at TAB.

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01.07.22

Bridging Loan Directory interview with Sam Morris

Samuel Morris TAB's lending associate sat down with Laura Miller and share his insights into how he got into specialist finance, what it's like working in a business development role and how personal relationships, as well as the integrity to maintain them, are what have helped Morris get where he is today.

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13.05.22

Why supporting employees' mental wellbeing is important

Sam Morris shares his opinion: Mental Health Awareness Week is an important time to open the discussion and raise awareness on how companies can create a working environment that supports employees’ mental health.

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31.03.21

How does the 2021 budget impact property investors and developers?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021. Whilst the majority of the speech detailed the recovery and rebuilding of the economy following the pandemic, the Chancellor also revealed the country is in the worst recession in 300 years. However, it is predicted that the economy will bounce back by mid-2022.

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02.09.20