An editorial census of UK commercial finance brokers, including asset finance, invoice factoring and commercial lending specialists, cross-checked against NACFB and FCA registers where applicable.
What this directory covers
- 2,320 firms verified against the NACFB & FCA where applicable at compilation.
- Indexed across 77 UK regions.
- No commission, no referrals, no recommendations. Listings are editorial, not advisory.
- Featured Partner positions are clearly labelled paid placements; the directory is independent.
The UK biz market in 2026
UK commercial finance brokers operate across asset finance, invoice factoring, business loans, commercial mortgages, and bridging. Most are members of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB); FCA authorisation applies where the broker operates in consumer credit or regulated mortgage segments. The directory below cross-checks both registers where applicable.
For business owners, the practical question is which type of broker fits the deal. Asset finance specialists hold relationships with hire-purchase and lease providers; invoice factoring brokers source working capital secured against trade receivables; commercial mortgage brokers handle property-secured business lending. A whole-of-market commercial broker can sometimes do all four, but specialist deals tend to favour specialist relationships.
Where the UK’s 2,320 business finance brokers are based
The Kaeltripton index covers 77 UK regions with two or more verified firms. Distribution skews heavily to London and the major regional financial centres; the table below shows the top ten markets by firm count.
Major markets
Other regional centres
+ Show 62 smaller regions (806 firms)
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Compiled from public records
Every firm was identified from the NACFB & FCA where applicable and Companies House. No paid listings.
Register cross-checked
Each firm’s authorisation and permissions verified against the relevant public register at compilation.
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When commercial finance brokers add value
Brokers earn their fee when (a) the business has unusual circumstances that high-street banks decline, (b) the deal size sits below private equity but above standard small-business lending, (c) speed matters and the broker has direct underwriter relationships, or (d) the borrower wants to compare multiple non-bank lenders without running parallel applications.
Verifying a commercial finance broker
For FCA-regulated activity, check the FCA Register. For unregulated commercial deals, check NACFB membership and the firm’s Companies House filings. Reputable brokers disclose their commission structure in writing before terms are agreed; this is the most reliable single integrity marker.
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