Code Investing announces SME lending partnership with PCF Bank

Code Investing’s platform qualifies and matches SMEs against the individual credit criteria of its institutional partners, and has facilitated £47 million in lending through its platform to date.

By partnering with Code Investing, PCF will gain direct lending access to qualified SMEs that require hire purchase and leasing finance to help them acquire a wide range of business-critical assets.

Robert Murray, managing director of PCF, said: “Banks and other financial services providers are increasingly turning to alternative finance platforms to assist them in sourcing customers and then delivering their products seamlessly.

"We have been greatly impressed with Code Investing’s use of new technology to source and pre-qualify customers and are delighted to be working in partnership with them. We see partnerships like this one as key to the development of our business as we look to grow our portfolio from its current levels to £350million by September 2020 and £750million by September 2022."

Ayan Mitra, CEO and founder of Code Investing, added: “PCF are precisely the type of progressive and flexible lender that we want on our rapidly growing panel. In many sectors, being able to secure competitive vehicle and asset loans is critical to growth.

"This kind of finance is literally the oil of the broader UK economy, helping to keep it moving, manufacturing and building. Our role will be to act as a filter for PCF, presenting them only with pre-qualified companies that meet their criteria. As they increase their market share, this will ensure their growing portfolio is fully optimised and de-risked."