Supporting growth across sectors with flexible, relationship-driven lending
£4.4m in lending. Five sectors. One trusted partnership.
Cornerstone Commercial Finance and Cambridge & Counties Bank are helping UK businesses - from specialist schools to housing associations.
Cornerstone Commercial Finance has built a reputation for helping businesses access the funding they need to grow, diversify, and thrive. In 2025, their partnership with Cambridge & Counties Bank has gone from strength to strength, delivering over £4.4 million in lending across five deals, spanning sectors from education and manufacturing to housing and property development.
“Cambridge & Counties Bank has been a fantastic partner this year. Their team is responsive, flexible, and genuinely understands the needs of our clients. It’s refreshing to work with a lender that values relationships as much as we do.” - Kevin Morgan, Managing Director, Cornerstone Commercial Finance
Kevin Morgan, Managing Director, Cornerstone Commercial Finance
“We’ve seen deals progress quickly thanks to the bank’s willingness to take a view and work closely with us. Their credit team and BDMs are accessible and proactive - it makes a huge difference when placing more complex cases.”
Kevin Morgan, Managing Director, Cornerstone Commercial Finance
“We know we can pick up the phone and speak to someone who understands the deal and wants to make it work. That’s not something you get with every lender. We’re excited to keep building on this partnership. There’s real appetite from our clients for lenders who can move quickly and offer tailored solutions, and CCB delivers exactly that.”
Lewis Ashford - Senior Business Development Manager at Cambridge and Counties Bank
“Working with Cornerstone Commercial Finance has been a real highlight this year. Their team brings a deep understanding of their clients’ needs, and that aligns perfectly with our relationship-led approach. We’ve been able to structure deals that genuinely support growth - whether it’s helping a school expand or enabling a housing provider to scale quickly. It’s a partnership built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right for the customer.”
A partnership built on trust and collaboration
From the outset, Cornerstone Commercial Finance and Cambridge & Counties Bank have shared a common goal: to deliver tailored lending solutions that make a real difference to businesses. Whether supporting a growing housing association or helping a construction firm secure new premises, the bank’s ability to take a pragmatic, case-by-case approach has been key.
Delivering impact across the UK
Here’s a snapshot of the types of businesses supported through this partnership:
- Specialist Education Provider – £1.3m
Funding enabled the refinance of existing debt and the development of a new school site, expanding access to specialist education in the South West. - Manufacturing Business – £550k
A family-run firm secured funding to acquire industrial premises, supporting operational growth and long-term investment. - Housing Organisation – £1.2m (to date)
Lending facilitated the acquisition of over 20 residential properties, helping scale affordable housing provision across Wales. - Construction Company – £525k
Finance supported the purchase of a new purpose-built headquarters, enhancing operational efficiency and future growth. - Property Developer – £845k
A returning client refinanced a development facility for high-end holiday lets, with the bank taking a view on forecasts to deliver a bespoke solution.
More than a lender: Why Cornerstone Commercial Finance trusts Cambridge & Counties Bank
- Direct access to decision-makers and credit teams
- Flexible underwriting tailored to each deal
- Strong sector knowledge across commercial property, education, housing, and more
- Relationship-led approach that values long-term partnerships
Interested? Get in touch with our team here