New asset finance lender to launch in February

Stance Asset Finance, a new United Trust Bank brand, will launch in February 2026 - partnering with asset finance brokers to help them support underserved SME customers across England, Wales and Scotland.

The new proposition will be powered by UTB’s operational functions and technology but will have dedicated sales, BDM and underwriting teams. Stance Asset Finance will support brokers representing customers in a broad range of circumstances and deliver funding and refinance solutions for a variety of assets across various industries and sectors.

Stance will be running a series of pre-launch broker webinars and training events in January 2026 and begin accepting proposals in February 2026.

Nathan Mollett (pictured), head of asset finance at United Trust Bank, said: “We are very excited to announce the launch of Stance Asset Finance in 2026. We see a gap in the market for Stance to sit alongside UTB’s core asset finance business and our arrival will give brokers greater choice when looking for flexible and competitively priced funding solutions for their customers. Brokers can also expect to receive the great service, direct contact with underwriters and high standards they already associate with UTB.

“Stance will blend real-world underwriting with asset expertise to fund a wide variety of assets. We will move quickly, speak plainly, and structure deals that help customers to invest in their businesses and deliver growth.”