Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Finance Partner in Somerset
Established in 1990, Arnold Commercial Finance has built a reputation as a trusted commercial finance brokerage serving businesses across the South West of England. Led by Managing Director Chris Arnold, our team combines over 30 years of industry expertise with a commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions. We specialise in preparing high-quality financial presentations and maintaining long-term relationships with UK lenders to secure competitive commercial finance arrangements. Our services encompass commercial mortgages, structured banking facilities, development finance, and trade finance, supported by a professional approach that prioritises client needs.As a founder member of the National Association of Finance Brokers and an FCA-authorised credit broker, we uphold rigorous standards of professionalism and transparency. Our focus remains on providing face-to-face advice and leveraging deep sector knowledge to help businesses achieve their financial objectives.
Services
Commercial Mortgages
Structured Banking
Development Finance
Invoice Discounting
Trade Finance
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in commercial finance broking
- Our team provides face-to-face advice tailored to business needs
- We maintain long-term relationships with multiple UK lenders
- Our financial presentations meet lenders' underwriting requirements
- We are FCA-authorised and regulated for professional standards
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Finance Brokers
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
30 years' experience
Face-to-face advice
Tailored solutions
Quality presentations
Successful outcomes
Services
Commercial Mortgages
We arrange commercial mortgages for owner-occupied businesses and investment properties. Our expertise ensures competitive terms through established lender relationships. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that consider their specific property financing needs.
Structured Banking
Our structured banking solutions include bespoke facilities tailored to business cashflow requirements. We work with lenders to create arrangements that support growth while maintaining financial stability for our clients.
Development Finance
Specialist development finance for property projects, including residential and commercial developments. We connect clients with lenders offering flexible terms for land acquisition and construction phases.
Invoice Discounting
Factoring and invoice discounting solutions improve business cashflow by releasing funds against outstanding invoices. We implement systems that maintain professional relationships with clients' customers.
Trade Finance
We provide trade finance solutions for businesses engaged in international commerce. Our services include letters of credit and supply chain financing to mitigate risks in cross-border transactions.
People
Chris Arnold
Managing Director
With 13 years in banking and over 30 years leading Arnold Commercial Finance, Chris Arnold is a respected figure in commercial finance. He founded NACFB's education committee and received its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
Questions
What commercial finance services do you offer?
We provide commercial mortgages, structured banking, development finance, invoice discounting, and trade finance solutions tailored to business needs.
How do you source finance options for clients?
We work with multiple UK lenders through long-term relationships to find competitive commercial finance arrangements suited to each client's requirements.
Are you regulated by any financial authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 732070) as a credit broker.
Do you charge fees for your finance broking services?
We receive commission from lenders based on a percentage of the amount borrowed, with full transparency throughout the process.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve businesses in the South West of England, with particular expertise in the Somerset region.
