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A local and personalised service
Close Brothers Commercial Finance is a leading provider of asset finance, invoice finance and asset based lending for both SMEs and large businesses across Ireland. With offices in Belfast, Cork, Dublin and Galway, our team of specialists have extensive experience working with businesses in a variety of sectors. We can offer local and quick decision-making, alongside a personalised service with individually tailored packages and funding solutions that directly meet the needs of your business.
Who we are
- Close Brothers Limited (being a UK registered private limited company and its Irish registered branch of the same name) provide asset finance to SMEs under the registered business names Close Brothers Commercial Finance, Close Brothers Asset Finance and Braemar Finance. Close Brothers Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority in the United Kingdom and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority in the United Kingdom.
- Close Brothers DAC (being an Irish registered designated activity company) trading as Close Brothers Commercial Finance, Close Brothers Asset Finance and Braemar Finance, is a recently established Irish entity initially providing asset finance to sole traders and partnerships and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
- Close Brothers Invoice Finance Limited (being a UK registered private limited company and its Irish registered branch of the same name) provide invoice finance and asset-based lending to SMEs in Ireland under the registered business names Close Brothers Invoice Finance and Close Brothers Commercial Finance.
We are part of Close Brothers Group plc
Close Brothers Commercial Finance is part of Close Brothers Group plc, a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The group is underpinned by traditional values, including a responsible and ethical approach to lending.
Today, Close Brothers Group plc employs approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel valued, respected and proud to work.
Offering the flexibility of an independent provider, combined with the financial strength of being part of a leading UK specialist banking group, we really do offer the best of both worlds.
Independent and well capitalised
Unlike other traditional forms of finance, our portfolio of products is designed to provide stability for your business without restricting change and growth. In fact, our funding adapts in line with your business, which is why we don’t consider ourselves just a financial provider, but a long-term business partner.
