State Securities wins 'Lessor of the Year award for second year running

Riding high on their success from last year, State Securities has been presented the 'Lessor of the Year award, sponsored by Business Finance Expo 2003.

The award was presented at the Bank of Scotland sponsored 'Business Finance Gala Awards Dinner, hosted by the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), held at The Natural History Museum, London.

Quentin Wilson, television presenter, awarded the accolade to Robin Birkett and Andrew Bullard (Directors) of State Securities. The company beat three other contenders for their 'consistent support, guidance, innovation and quality of service to both customers and brokers.

Andrew Bullard said: Thank you to everyone that voted for us again this year. We were up against tough competition so its rewarding to know our efforts and service are appreciated by the finance industry".

State Securities was also nominated for the 'Specialist Lender of the Year award. The category was for companies who had offered a unique product, or outstanding service within the last 12 months.

State Securities has over 25 years experience in providing asset based finance to businesses of all sizes and status. The range of products is extensive including machinery and vehicle finance, commercial mortgages, re-finance, turnaround finance and provision of the Small Firms Loan Guarantee.

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Notes to Editors :
Contact :

Jo Macklin
t 01489 775600
e jmacklin@statesecurities.plc.uk

State Securities assists business customers who are looking to raise finance for the acquisition of new or used assets, along with the re-financing of assets already owned by the business. It also provides commercial mortgages for properties such as factories, warehouses, offices and retail outlets.

State Securities works with a wide range of clients, including public and private limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, and it helps companies that have difficulty in raising finance in a short period of time, for example new start businesses and businesses in company or individual voluntary arrangements.