NACFB award winners announced

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