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Financial jargon busting

Financial jargon busting

When it comes to finance and lending, there’s a lot of industry jargon. All the acronyms and phrases can make taking out a loan confusing – not something you need when you’re trying to make an informed decision.
Sponsoring the Channel Islands Muratti

Sponsoring the Channel Islands Muratti

The Muratti: an iconic game immersed in history and one which Close Finance is honoured to be able to sponsor and support not only this year, but for the next three years.  
Time is of the essence

Time is of the essence

Having to wait for a loan application to be processed can be a frustrating and anxiety-inducing time, especially if your request is time sensitive.
Double appointment for Close Finance

Double appointment for Close Finance

We're happy to welcome two new hires to the team!
Vehicle finance: Working within a monthly budget

Vehicle finance: Working within a monthly budget

We always aim to resolve customers’ pain points as quickly as possible.
What is stress?

What is stress?

Since its launch in 1992, Stress Awareness Month in April has become an important opportunity to raise awareness of the impact stress can have on us, our loved ones, and our colleagues.
What does the March UK budget mean for borrowing?

What does the March UK budget mean for borrowing?

This week’s UK budget, as with most budgets, divided opinion.
Lending support with (sleigh) bells on

Lending support with (sleigh) bells on

Applying for a loan between Christmas and New Year shouldn’t take away from your celebrations.
Our biggest business deal yet

Our biggest business deal yet

We're excited to announce that we have secured one of the largest business deals in our long history!
Time is of the essence

Time is of the essence

Having to wait for a loan application to be processed can be a frustrating and anxiety-inducing time, especially if your request is time sensitive.
Double appointment for Close Finance

Double appointment for Close Finance

We're happy to welcome two new hires to the team!
Vehicle finance: Working within a monthly budget

Vehicle finance: Working within a monthly budget

We always aim to resolve customers’ pain points as quickly as possible.
What is stress?

What is stress?

Since its launch in 1992, Stress Awareness Month in April has become an important opportunity to raise awareness of the impact stress can have on us, our loved ones, and our colleagues.
What does the March UK budget mean for borrowing?

What does the March UK budget mean for borrowing?

This week’s UK budget, as with most budgets, divided opinion.
Lending support with (sleigh) bells on

Lending support with (sleigh) bells on

Applying for a loan between Christmas and New Year shouldn’t take away from your celebrations.
Our biggest business deal yet

Our biggest business deal yet

We're excited to announce that we have secured one of the largest business deals in our long history!
What to do if you find yourself in financial difficulty

What to do if you find yourself in financial difficulty

There are subjects that people avoid in everyday chatter. One of them is money.
What makes a good personal loan application?

What makes a good personal loan application?

A strong application with all the required supporting documentation is the most important step in obtaining a loan.
Cool, calm, and collected consolidation

Cool, calm, and collected consolidation

Managing different pots of debt can become overwhelming. However, there’s a solution that can help individuals regain a sense of control.
Time is of the essence

Time is of the essence

Having to wait for a loan application to be processed can be a frustrating and anxiety-inducing time, especially if your request is time sensitive.
Double appointment for Close Finance

Double appointment for Close Finance

We're happy to welcome two new hires to the team!
Vehicle finance: Working within a monthly budget

Vehicle finance: Working within a monthly budget

We always aim to resolve customers’ pain points as quickly as possible.
What is stress?

What is stress?

Since its launch in 1992, Stress Awareness Month in April has become an important opportunity to raise awareness of the impact stress can have on us, our loved ones, and our colleagues.
What does the March UK budget mean for borrowing?

What does the March UK budget mean for borrowing?

This week’s UK budget, as with most budgets, divided opinion.
Lending support with (sleigh) bells on

Lending support with (sleigh) bells on

Applying for a loan between Christmas and New Year shouldn’t take away from your celebrations.
Our biggest business deal yet

Our biggest business deal yet

We're excited to announce that we have secured one of the largest business deals in our long history!
What to do if you find yourself in financial difficulty

What to do if you find yourself in financial difficulty

There are subjects that people avoid in everyday chatter. One of them is money.
What makes a good personal loan application?

What makes a good personal loan application?

A strong application with all the required supporting documentation is the most important step in obtaining a loan.
Cool, calm, and collected consolidation

Cool, calm, and collected consolidation

Managing different pots of debt can become overwhelming. However, there’s a solution that can help individuals regain a sense of control.