NACFB industry awards winners announced
Held on the 18th November at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole, the NACFB Award winners were announced at the end of a hugely successful Gala Dinner.
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The winners were nominated and voted for by NACFB member brokers in its annual survey.
Chief executive of the Association, Adam Tyler, said:
"We were surprised and delighted by the response to the Gala Dinner, especially given the current climate, and we were thrilled to be able to welcome 400 guests to the dinner.
"Special mention must go to event sponsors, Barclays, whose support both for this event and brokers in general should be welcomed. Although not winners on the night, they came a very close second in a couple of hotly contested categories, so their support is far from unappreciated by brokers.
“All the nominated and winning lenders should be commended for supporting brokers in tough times. Congratulations to everyone who made the list.”
Nominations in alphabetical order:
Business Bank of the Year:
- Barclays
- Handelsbanken
- Lloyds TSB (winner)
- NatWest
- Santander
- The Co-operative Bank
Buy-to-let Lender of the Year:
- Aldermore
- Barclays
- BM Solutions
- Coventry BS
- Lloyds TSB
- The Mortgage Works (winner)
Commercial Mortgage Lender of the Year:
- Aldermore
- Barclays
- Handelsbanken
- Lloyds TSB
- Norwich & Peterborough BS
- Santander (winner)
Short Term Funder of the Year:
- Affirmative Finance
- Cheval
- Drawbridge Finance
- Lancashire Mortgage Corporation
- Masthaven Bridging Finance Ltd (winner)
- Tiuta Plc
Lessor of the Year:
- Arkle
- Close Asset Finance
- Hitachi
- ING Lease (UK) (winner)
- Investec
- SG Equipment Finance
Specialist Lender of the Year:
- Aldermore (winner)
- Close Brothers
- Hampshire Trust
- United Trust Bank
Factor/Invoice Discounter of the Year:
- Absolute Invoice Finance
- Ashley Commercial Finance
- Bibby Financial Services (winner)
- Close Invoice Finance
- Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance
- Ultimate Invoice Finance
NEW! Most Supportive Lender of the Year:
- Aldermore
- Barclays
- Handelsbanken
- ING Lease (UK) Ltd
- Santander (winner)
- Lloyds TSB
Vehicle Finance Provider of the Year:
- Close Motor Finance
- ING Lease (UK) (winner)
- Northridge
- Santander
Outstanding Contribution to the Broker Industry:
Chris Stamper, ING Lease (UK) Ltd
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