Simply Asset Finance joins NACFB as Patron lender

Specialist SME lender Simply Asset Finance has joined the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) as a Patron lender, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the UK’s intermediary market and supporting brokers with flexible, technology-driven funding solutions for SMEs.

The NACFB, the UK’s largest independent trade body representing commercial finance intermediaries, brings together lenders and brokers dedicated to championing ethical, effective finance for British businesses.

Simply’s new partnership as a Patron lender marks an extension of its strategic investment in the broker community, recognising the essential role intermediaries play in delivering tailored finance to SMEs and driving economic growth nationwide.

Through the partnership, NACFB members will gain access to Simply’s suite of asset finance and leasing products, designed to help brokers secure lending decisions within minutes using advanced digital tools and personalised underwriting.

Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance, said: “Brokers are the backbone of SME lending in the UK. Their insight, relationships, and reach ensure that businesses of all sizes can access the funding they need to grow and thrive.

“Joining the NACFB isn’t just about lending our support to brokers in words – it’s about taking action. The NACFB team have demonstrated that they are supporting the future of our sector by building a platform where lenders and brokers can collaborate, share knowledge, and move our industry forward together.

“We’re proud to play our part in helping shape that future and look forward to collaborating further with the NACFB and its members.”

Jim Higginbotham, CEO of the NACFB, added: “It’s a privilege to now welcome Simply Asset Finance as a Patron of the Association.

“By joining the NACFB community, Simply is helping to lead the change our industry needs: championing integrity, collaboration, and the broker-led route to market.”

Earlier this year, Simply Asset Finance surpassed £1.75 billion in total loan origination since its 2017 launch, reporting £8.5 million in pre-tax profit and a £505 million gross loan book for FY2024.