Brokers

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.

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Our support to Member brokers

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

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Compliance support

A help desk, template documents, verified Assurance certification, training, events and software to help your business comply with regulatory requirements

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Lead generation

Our free lead generation service allows SMEs to enter their desired amount of finance, location and reason for borrowing, connecting you with the right 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

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Professional development

Supporting your CPD and encouraging life-long learning through news emails, seminars, bespoke workshops, networking opportunities, and online training programmes

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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

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Full Member

Available on an annual basis to established firms and individual commercial finance brokers who can provide evidence of loan offers and lender references.

£68.75 pcm

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  • Comprehensive compliance support services
  • Attend NACFB webinars, forums, expos, and other events
  • Access hundreds of online NACFB training programmes
  • Listing on our lead generation platform
  • Direct access to all NACFB Patron lenders
  • Business support services (HR, legal, tax, accounting, health & safety)
  • Display the NACFB logo – a nationally recognised Kitemark
  • Vote at the NACFB Annual General Meeting and on other resolutions which require Member votes

 

Note: There is an additional monthly cost of £23.75 for additional fee earners or brokers within Member firms.

Associate Member

Available on a 6-12 month basis to newly established firms and individual commercial finance brokers who are not yet in a position to provide evidence of loan offers or references from lenders.

£68.75 pcm

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  • Comprehensive compliance support services
  • Attend NACFB webinars, forums, expos, and other events
  • Access hundreds of online NACFB training programmes
  • Direct access to all NACFB Patron lenders
  • Business support services (HR, legal, tax, accounting, health & safety)

 

Note: There is an additional monthly cost of £23.75 for additional fee earners or brokers within Member firms.

  • 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.
  • FCA permissions – When applying for NACFB membership, you will be asked to provide your FCA reference number and permissions, or if you are an Appointed Representative (AR), a copy of the agreement between you and the Network and the relevant FCA reference number. If you apply or are waiting for Full Direct Authorisation from the FCA, your NACFB membership may be suspended until the FCA authorisation is received.
  • 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.

Be part of something bigger

We will support you in your professional and personal development because we know that lifelong learning is key to success.

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