Whether you’ve been a part of the industry for many years or you are new to the world of commercial finance broking, being an NACFB Member broker gives customers and lenders confidence that they are dealing with a professional – an expert who knows the market and operates to the highest standards.
Access to lenders
From the high-street and challenger banks to the specialist and boutique funders, Members get access to a comprehensive directory of our lender Patrons
Compliance support
A help desk, template documents, verified Assurance certification, training, events and software to help your business comply with regulatory requirements
Lead generation
Our free lead-gen service allows SMEs to enter their desired amount of finance, location and reason for borrowing, connecting authorised brokers with clients
Exclusive services
Access to specialist business services on a preferential basis, including insurance, legal, tax, credit reference, business intelligence, sales guarantees, health & safety and more
Professional development
Supporting your CPD and encouraging life-long learning through news emails, seminars, bespoke workshops, networking opportunities, and online training programmes
Industry voice
Championing brokers and the commercial finance community in front of government, regulators, UK business and other professional bodies to effect change and promote the commercial finance broker
- Lender references – When applying for NACFB membership, you will be asked to provide the contact details of two lenders that you have transacted commercial finance business with, including contact name, email address. Not required for Associate Members.
- Regulatory status – When applying for NACFB membership, brokers must provide details of their regulatory status, including an FCA reference number and permissions, or, if an Appointed Representative (AR), a copy of the AR agreement and the Principal’s FCA reference number. Membership is open to both regulated and non-regulated brokers, but where FCA authorisation is required, applicants must hold the appropriate permissions. Applicants awaiting FCA authorisation may have their membership suspended until approval is confirmed.
- Data protection – When applying for NACFB membership, you will be asked to provide your Data Protection Licence number.
- Professional indemnity – For brokers operating in the property sector, you will be asked to provide a copy of your Professional Indemnity Insurance policy or schedule.
- Assurance Consultation – All NACFB Members undergo an Assurance Consultation prior to receiving their Assurance kit. The Assurance process is a support function which empowers brokers to assure business borrowers and lenders alike of their robustness of processes, business integrity and regulatory adherence.Note: The Direct Debit will only be charged once your application has been referred to the Compliance Team to undergo the Assurance Consultation Process (ACP).
We will support you in your professional and personal development because we know that lifelong learning is key to success.