Shawbrook has extended its partnership with One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) and provided a revolving loan facility of £65m ($87.2m) to closed-ended investment company Castelnau Group.
Shawbrook expanded its lending agreement with OSBF, enhancing the facility by 50% to reach £30m.
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This development marks the fifth increment within a span of six years, deepening the relationship and mutual growth objectives of the two companies.
OSBF, founded in 2014, specialises in providing asset-based financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including bridging finance and working capital loans.
The company, based in Yorkshire, England, initially engaged with Shawbrook in 2019 for a £3m revolving credit line, which has been progressively increased in the subsequent years.
OSBF has experienced a period of significant growth, having recently achieved a milestone with its loan book exceeding £50m.
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By GlobalDataShawbrook speciality and fund finance director Matthew Newman stated: “Working with One Stop Business Finance since 2019, we’ve seen the business grow and the positive impact it’s had on the UK SMEs it works with.
“There’s no shortage of demand for the funding and support Andrew and his team provide, and this latest facility increase provides OSBF the capacity to meet that demand and reflects the strength of relationship we have.”
In a parallel move, Shawbrook arranged a £65m revolving loan facility for Castelnau Group.
This transaction stands out for the size of the loan and the substantial initial drawdown, which exceeded 90% of the facility.
Castelnau, managed by Phoenix Asset Management Partners, invests in UK-based small to mid-cap private companies and says it prioritises sustained value growth and strategic capital deployment.
Shawbrook speciality and fund finance director Ismail Farhat said: “Castelnau’s strong business model and track record gave us the confidence to structure a flexible facility for this dynamic investment company.
“We look forward to partnering with Castelnau’s management team as they strengthen operations and pursue further growth.”
