CV Issue 2 2018

CORPORATE VISION / Issue 2 2018 53 , HenryHoward FinanceGroup is one of the largest independent funders in theUK, and the finance provider of choice for over 20,000national businesses.We profile the firmto demonstratewhywe’ve selected themas ‘Best SME Finance Provider 2017 –UK’ in our prestigious Corporate Excellence Awards. Supporting SMEs to Achieve Success Henry Howard Finance was established in Wales in 1996, when Mark Crook was approached by Howard Ross to co-steer the newly established brokerage Henry Howard Finance (HHF). Together, they shared an entrepreneurial vision for accessible funding and for a flexible asset finance house that understood the financial challenges faced by SMEs. Together, the founders recognised that key financial decisions for smaller businesses were frequently hindered by time consuming applications and lengthy approval processes on the high street. After identifying the gap in the market, Howard and Mark dedicated the next decade to building HHF, establishing a dedicated sales team and attracting key accounts. As a result, the firm quickly developed into a finance house with an own book facility and in-house lending line. In 2014, HHF secured an investment of £25 million from private equity house Cabot Square Capital, which further expanded the company’s lending capacity to meet the growing SME funding gap. In 2016, the group secured a milestone asset funding deal worth £51 million with the British Business Bank, a government- owned but independently managed body. HHF became the first South Wales-based business, and one of only three businesses in the UK, to be awarded this type of funding line. This development allowed the group to develop its lending portfolio and increase financial support to even more businesses across the UK. Consequently, the Henry Howard Finance Group established five business divisions to support the SME market with access to finance, equipment and commercial lending services. • Henry Howard Asset Finance provides competitive funding for business-critical equipment, including industrial machinery, construction equipment and commercial vehicles. • Henry Howard Vendor Finance provides access to industry leading technology, a dedicated sales support service and innovative funding facilities to support equipment vendors. • Henry Howard Retail Finance supports retail and vendor suppliers in the shop-fitting and retail equipment market, with 20 years’ experience in finance and refinance solutions. • Henry Howard Cashflow Finance provides invoice discounting and invoice factoring solutions for businesses looking to improve cash flow. • Henry Howard Commercial and Property Finance specialises in commercial and property finance, property investment, crowdfunding and business loans. With a substantial own book facility and dedicated underwriting team, HHF eliminates certain restrictions faced by other finance providers, allowing the business to make timely and reasonable decisions ahead of many high street lenders. Employees take a personal approach to ensuring that clients the support and service they need, whilst the management team bring a ‘can do’ attitude to business finance, combining a broker-like mentality with funder capabilities. The firm’s geographical expansion and secured technological investments also provide customers with access to leading financial solutions in the market, including ‘HowApp’, an online credit decision and deal management portal that allows users to complete financial agreements in as little as 20 seconds. This unique approach has been recognised by the market multiple times as outstanding offering for SME’s. In October 2017, HHF secured the title of Top Multi-Line Funder at the Leasing World Awards, for its accessible products across a range of fintech platforms. Also in 2017, the firm took home the award for Alternative Finance Provider of the Year at Wales Business Insider’s Welsh Dealmakers awards. 1801CV21 The team at HHF recognise that every SME has its own unique needs in order to stay ahead of the competition. The business aims to structure agreements on a bespoke basis, suited to each business’ financial requirements and providing funding for almost any asset up to the value of £500,000, including refinancing as well as new applications. Ultimately, for more than two decades, Henry Howard Finance Group has been providing businesses from all sectors and industries with access to a range of financial solutions; including asset finance, hire purchase, invoice discounting and invoice factoring. Moving forward, the group will continue to evolve and enhance its service offering to ensure continued success for both itself and its valued clients. As an ambitious lender with a range of bespoke financial services, UK based SME’s can only benefit from the company’s future growth. Website: www.henryhowardfinance.co.uk Contact: Customer Services Address: Unit 5, Langstone Business Village, Langstone Park, Langstone, Newport, NP18 2LH, UK Phone: 01633 415 232

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