Strong returning support and new arrivals underline lender confidence in both the trade body and the broker channel
The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has announced a brand-new roster of 18 front-row Patron lender sponsors for 2026, marking a strong vote of confidence in the broker market and the Association’s growing role at the heart of intermediary-led lending.
Representing the full spectrum of commercial lenders with prominent broker channels, the 2026 Patron lender sponsors have committed to sit on the NACFB’s front row – a cohort that will be firmly embedded across the Association’s output throughout the year. This includes flagship events, promotional materials, thought leadership, and a series of exclusive engagement opportunities designed to make the sponsor package a broker engagement strategy in a box.
Of the 18 lenders, 11 are returning sponsors from 2025, underlining the value they see in maintaining and enhancing an elevated presence within the NACFB community. The Association is also pleased to welcome seven new or long-standing returning sponsors, all of whom recognise the strategic importance of being closely aligned with the broker channel.
Throughout 2026, the NACFB will showcase sponsors’ propositions across its platforms and work closely with the broker community to ensure messaging resonates with the right cohorts, at the right time, and in the right context.
Jim Higginbotham, CEO of the NACFB, said: “We’re immensely proud to be able to assemble such a diverse group of lenders, united by their confidence in – and commitment to – the broker market. These Patron lenders reinforce the vital work we do as a trade body and represent some of the true titans of our industry. Their collective support strengthens our ability to champion intermediary-led lending and to deliver more meaningful value for brokers and lenders alike.”
Charlotte Loomes, operations director at the NACFB, added: “For our Members, this front-row sponsor model brings tangible benefits by spotlighting lenders who have chosen to invest in deeper engagement with the broker community. That commitment helps us deliver stronger events, richer content and more relevant opportunities for our Members, alongside our wider work across the full lending market.”
Late last year, the NACFB welcomed HSBC UK to lead the charge as headline sponsor, and with the addition of the 18 Patron lender sponsors, the Association has now completed its full roster of all-encompassing lender sponsorship packages for 2026. A range of additional sponsorship opportunities across specific outputs and activities remains available to suit a variety of budgets, with further details available upon request.
The full line up of 2026 NACFB Patron lender sponsors are:
- HSBC (headline sponsor)
- Aldermore
- Allica Bank
- Alternative Bridging Corporation
- Barclays
- Cambridge & Counties Bank
- Funding Circle
- Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB)
- Haydock Finance
- Lloyds Bank
- Market Financial Solutions
- Momenta Finance
- NatWest
- Reward Funding
- Roma Finance
- Shawbrook
- Together
- YBS Commercial Mortgages
- YouLend
