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In a recent article for Leasing Life, Managing Director of SME Lending John Phillipou reflects on the first half of 2024 and what the second half of the year has in store for SME businesses. 

Paragon Bank Managing Director of SME Lending John Phillipou comments on measures for small businesses included in the 2024 Spring Budget and why the full expensing extension didn't go far enough. 

For the February/March issue of Demolition Hub, Terry Lloyd, Head of Vendor in the SME Lending Division at Paragon Bank shares his thoughts on what 2024 has in store for the construction industry. 

Paragon Development Finance division has expanded its proposition to include Build-to-Rent funding. We speak to Senior Relationship Director Simon Dekker on why Paragon has moved into the sector.

Neal Moy, Paragon Bank Development Finance Managing Director, explains why we have entered the Build-to-Rent sector and how Paragon’s proposition differs from the rest.

Paragon’s new report highlights how UK SMEs are looking to the future with investment plans and renewed confidence.

Head of Credit Risk for Paragon’s SME Lending division, Kevin Merrill, provides an insight into how the team operates – and how it is ready to help support brokers and their clients.

After three years of poor asset availability, supply is normalising, providing SMEs with choice once again.

Paragon Bank SME Lending Sales Director Stewart Good explains how a strong relationship and trust led to the bank releasing funds for asset purchase within 36 hours from proposal.

Carole Luck, Business Development Manager of Paragon’s broker team, discusses how the sector has performed and what she enjoys most about working with brokers. 

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