Chief executive of the Association, Adam Tyler, said: “It’s been a tough year for brokers and lenders alike and we were absolutely thrilled by the number of members and Patrons who took the time to come along. The aim for this year’s Gala dinner was, for just one evening, to forget the troubles faced by the commercial finance industry and have a good time – and those who attended, did! Those lenders and funders who were nominated tin this year’s awards are to be congratulated on supporting brokers in a hugely difficult market.”
The winners were:
Business Bank of the Year
Lloyds TSB - winner
Commercial Mortgage Lender of the Year
Barclays Bank - winner
Lessor of the Year
ING Lease (UK) Ltd - winner
Factor/Invoice discounter of the Year
Bibby Financial Services - winner
Vehicle Finance Provider of the Year
ING Lease (UK) Ltd - winner
Buy-to-let mortgage Provider of the Year
BM Solutions - winner
Short term Funder of the Year
Affirmative Finance Ltd - winner
Specialist lender of the Year
Close Brothers - winner
