How we work with brokers
Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
For nearly 40 years, we’ve worked alongside brokers to help UK SMEs access the funding they need.
Our dedicated team draws upon robust professional relationships, extensive industry expertise, and a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service. This ensures brokers have access to a broad suite of financial products including asset finance, invoice finance, asset based lending, commercial and property finance.
We serve a wide variety of sectors and provide an extensive portfolio of products for brokers – all under one roof.
Key contact names
- Richard Cameron – CEO, Broker and Professional Solutions
- George May – Managing Director, Close Brothers Invoice Finance
- Laura Metcalfe – Business Development Manager, Close Brothers Property Finance
Sectoral coverage
- Accommodation and food services
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Business administration and support services
- Construction
- Education and training
- Financial and insurance services
- Healthcare and social work
- Information and communication
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration and defence
- Real estate and property activities
- Transport and storage
- Utilities
- Wholesale and retail trade
Key products
- Acquisition finance
- Agricultural finance
- Asset-based lending
- Commercial mortgages
- Development finance
- Equipment leasing
- Government-backed loans
- Hire purchase/finance leasing
- Invoice finance
- Short-term/ bridging finance
- Structured finance
- Vehicle finance
- Working capital loans
Jurisdictional scope
- East Midlands
- East of England
- Greater London
- North East England
- North West England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- South East England
- South West England
- Wales