Announced as bank passes £500m in broker-led lending and ramps up intermediary investment
The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) is delighted to announce that HSBC UK has signed a two-year agreement to become the Association’s headline sponsor for 2026 and 2027 – marking a major strategic commitment to the intermediary market.
The announcement was made on stage last night at the NACFB’s sold-out Commercial Lender Awards in London’s Westminster Park Plaza, in front of more than 850 representatives from UK commercial finance lenders and brokers.
It comes as the high-street lender confirms it has lent more than £500 million via the broker channel in 2025 alone – over double its total in 2024 – and is on track to exceed £1 billion by the end of 2025.
The NACFB headline sponsorship caps off a year of rapid growth, during which HSBC appointed 14 new regional BDMs, expanded its underwriting capability, and continued to invest in broker-focused products and service models built around SME clients.
Jim Higginbotham, Chief Executive of the NACFB, said: “We are proud to welcome HSBC as the NACFB’s headline sponsor for the next two years. This is a bank experiencing rapid broker-channel growth – but doing so in a way that is sustainable, standards-driven, and in partnership with the intermediary community.
“It’s clear to our members that HSBC recognises the value of working with quality-assured brokers who are committed to professionalism and good client outcomes. Their investment in this partnership signals real intent to help us lead the sector from the front,” Jim added.
Ian Coulson, Head of Commercial Brokers at HSBC UK, added: “The development of our broker proposition has been strong and sustained – and our ambition shows no sign of slowing. What began just a few short years ago as an NACFB-backed pilot has grown into a meaningful partnership, putting us firmly on course to deliver £1 billion in lending through the broker channel since launch.
“This sponsorship is a signal of intent. We’re scaling for the long term and doing it alongside the NACFB means we grow with authority, accountability and impact across the broker market.”
NACFB headline sponsorship is set to provide HSBC with enhanced visibility across every NACFB platform – from events and publications to policy and digital channels – alongside a suite of exclusive broker-facing benefits designed to position the bank strongly in an increasingly competitive market. The trade body’s previous headline sponsors include NatWest, Allica Bank, Lloyds Bank and Shawbrook Bank.