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Notes from Claire at Finance Leads

Practical ideas for UK finance brokers on winning more business from direct SME enquiries.

Claire Mountfield

Written by Claire Mountfield, Finance Leads

22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Recovery and refinance leads: fresh starts and stronger cash flow

Claire Mountfield on UK refinance enquiries from businesses ready to restructure, simplify their borrowing and plan for growth.

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19 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

VAT and tax loan leads: helping businesses spread the bill

Claire Mountfield on UK VAT and tax loan enquiries: who asks, when they ask and how brokers can help them plan ahead.

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15 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Development finance leads: backing UK builders and developers

Claire Mountfield on UK development finance enquiries: the schemes developers are planning and how brokers can help them get started.

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11 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Revolving credit leads: always-on working capital for growing SMEs

Claire Mountfield explains which UK businesses look for revolving credit facilities and how brokers can set them up for steady growth.

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7 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Bridging finance leads: how to win more property and timing deals

Claire Mountfield on who bridging finance enquirers are, the signals that show they are ready, and how brokers can follow up quickly and win the deal.

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3 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Equipment leasing leads: getting businesses the kit they need

Claire Mountfield on UK equipment leasing enquiries: who leases, what they lease and how brokers can respond quickly.

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29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Commercial mortgage leads: helping SMEs own their premises

Claire Mountfield on UK commercial mortgage enquiries: owner-occupiers and investors, what they are buying and how brokers can guide them.

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23 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Invoice finance leads: helping cash-flow-hungry SMEs grow

Claire Mountfield explains which UK businesses look for invoice finance, how to spot a strong enquiry and how brokers can turn it into a long-term client.

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17 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Secured business loan leads: bigger deals backed by business assets

Claire Mountfield on UK secured business loan enquiries: larger funding needs, the security on offer and how brokers can structure the deal.

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12 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

Merchant cash advance leads: flexible funding for card-taking businesses

Claire Mountfield explains which UK businesses look for a merchant cash advance and how brokers can match them with flexible funding.

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8 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

Asset finance leads: turning equipment plans into quick conversations

Claire Mountfield on UK asset finance enquiries: who is buying, what they are funding, and how brokers can move from enquiry to pay-out quickly.

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2 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

Unsecured business loan leads: fast working capital conversations

Claire Mountfield on UK unsecured business loan enquiries: who is asking, what they want to fund and how brokers can respond quickly.

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