High-street giant leads line-up alongside 12 commercial lenders
The NACFB is proud to unveil its full line-up of lender sponsors for 2025. Returning for a second consecutive year as headline sponsor is NatWest, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the UK’s largest commercial finance broker network.
Accompanying NatWest this year, the NACFB also welcomes a diverse and dynamic group of 12 lender support sponsors, these are:
- Aldermore Bank
- Allica Bank
- Cambridge & Counties Bank
- Close Brothers Broker Solutions
- Funding Circle
- Haydock Finance
- LendInvest
- Lloyds Bank
- Market Financial Solutions
- Reward Funding
- Shawbrook
- YBS Commercial Mortgages
All sponsors will enjoy unrivalled access to the NACFB’s growing broker membership, ensuring strong visibility and engagement throughout the year.
In addition to the main sponsorship packages, the trade body also provides a diverse range of additional opportunities designed to suit varying scopes and budgets across all key NACFB outputs. Whether you’re looking to engage with the NACFB broker community in new ways or explore tailored sponsorship options, connect with the NACFB team today to discover the right fit for your goals.
NACFB CEO Jim Higginbotham reflected on the significance of this year’s sponsor line-up: “The NACFB continues to serve as the voice of the UK’s intermediary-led commercial finance sector, and the calibre of our sponsors reinforces the strength of our position. This year’s impressive line-up is a real testament to the continued confidence that leading lenders place in our Association.
“Their commitment is not just about visibility – it’s about recognising the fundamental value of relationship-driven finance. In partnership with our sponsors, we will drive innovation, enhance broker opportunities, and further elevate the role of intermediaries in shaping the lending landscape,” Jim added.
NatWest’s head of broker, Dave Furnival, expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed partnership: “At NatWest, we don’t just see this as sponsorship – we see it as a shared commitment to the broker community. Our history of collaboration with the NACFB is built on a foundation of trust, investment, and a mutual belief in the value of relationship-led finance.”
Dave continued: “We are proud to return as headline sponsor, reaffirming our long-standing support for brokers across the UK. This partnership is about actively shaping the future of commercial finance together. We look forward to engaging with brokers at every step throughout 2025.”
NACFB events manager Becky McGarrity highlighted the sponsors’ pivotal role in the Association’s 2025 events calendar: “The most visible display of sponsorship will be through in-person engagement. This exceptional group of lenders will be embedded within our event offerings, spanning regional, virtual, and national platforms. They will feature prominently at both of our prestigious awards ceremonies and, of course, at June’s flagship Commercial Finance Expo. We are truly grateful for their commitment, which enables us to deliver exceptional experiences to our growing broker community.”
