Welcome new team members
News – 22/01/2026 Welcome New Team members Brokerplan & White Rose Finance Group are delighted to welcome two new team members: Rhys Le Quelenec Relationship Manager Rhys joined the company in 2026. Following over 10 years’ experience working in Offshore Wealth Management in both Jersey and London, Rhys relocated to South Yorkshire in 2018 where he worked for a local IFA as a Paraplanner for nearly 3 years, before moving into the commercial finance sector where he spent over 4 years as a Sales Executive for a bridging finance lender. Ana Baptista Network Support Manager Ana joined us in 2026 – She started her career in Yorkshire Bank, where she remained for 10 years. During Ana’s time in the bank, she worked solely in the Asset Finance sector completing consumer (regulated) Hire purchase deals. Ana’s last role was in Bibby leasing, where she was able to learn the commercial side of asset finance and completed unregulated Hire purchase and leasing deals.
NACFB Assured Member Status
News – 15/09/2025 NACFB Assured Member Status White Rose Finance are now an approved member of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers. Following the NACFB’s ‘Assurance Consultation’ which attests to a company’s robustness of processes, business integrity, and regulatory adherence – We are proud to have achieved this enhanced membership status. — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
Shortlisted for NACFB Awards 2025
News – 28/07/2025 Shortlisted for NACFB Awards 2025 We’re delighted to announce we’ve been shortlisted for the NACFB’s Commercial Broker Awards! White Rose Finance are up for consideration in the category ‘Commercial Broker Network of the Year’ 🎉 — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
New Offices & Refresh Training
News – 14/07/2025 New Offices & Refresher Training The White Rose Finance & Brokerplan Academy team are now fully settled into our new Leeds offices! Our relocation from Selby follows on from our 20th anniversary last year, and marks a new chapter in our growth journey 🙌 Last week (Tuesday 8th July 2025) we held one of our regular ‘process and systems’ training sessions, for a group of our network partners – We are excited to welcome new and existing brokers as well as lending partners to our new home! — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
Team Activity Day
News – 08/07/2025 Team Activity Day Yesterday (Monday 7th July 2025) the White Rose Finance & Brokerplan Academy team were at Hazelwood Castle for a team activity day! It was a great opportunity for everyone to bond and enjoy some well-deserved fun outside the office ☀️ — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
Our Training Manager Passes CPSP Qualification
News – 19/06/2025 Our Training Manager Passes CPSP Qualification Congratulations to our Training Manager, Andrew Boycott who has successfully completed and passed the LIBF’s Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance (CPSP)! — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
May Business Launch Training
News – 02/05/2025 May Business Launch Training This week, Brokerplan and White Rose Finance hosted our bi-monthly business launch training. This is a 3-day residential course at our training suite in Selby, North Yorkshire – This month, we welcomed 11 new trainees! — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
Another £750k loan with Funding Circle
News – 01/05/2025 One of our network partners Enhanced Business Finance have recently completed on a £750,000 loan with Funding Circle! Comment from Enhanced – “I’m delighted to share the fantastic work Gus has done in completing this record breaking deal. Gus built a strong relationship with the client over several months, taking the time to understand their business needs and future plans. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, we were able to secure one of the largest unsecured loans in Funding Circle’s history. The funds will be used to support the client’s expansion plans, helping them invest in new equipment and grow their operations.” — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
Regional Meeting in Leeds
News – 25/04/2025 Regional Meeting in Leeds Yesterday, we held a successful Regional Meeting with a group of our network partners in Leeds! ⭐ A big thank you to Chris Butler and Yorkshire Building Society for hosting us and to Allan Underwood of Skipton Building Society for presenting. We look forward to holding further regional meetings in the future! — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com.
£4.5 Million Bridging Finance in London
News – 03/04/2025 One of our network partners Futurity Finance have recently completed on a £4.5 million bridging finance deal in London Product type – Bridging finance Purchase price – £3.8 million Loan value – £4.5 million gross, netting 100% of the purchase price Lender – Hope Capital Purpose of loan – Bridge to title split on completion Exit – Semi-commercial term Commission – 2% gross | Broker fee – 0 — For more information about the Brokerplan Academy, visit www.brokerplan.co.uk or contact Graham Beckett at gbeckett@whiterosefinance.com. Futurity Finance, one of White Rose Finance’s ARs, were approached by a client looking to purchase 9 flats in London, sat above 2 commercial units. The purchase price was £3.8 million with a plot value £5.8 million. The client borrowed against the split and his unencumbered stock. There were some quirks to the deal including: probate sale, challenge to probate, letters of administration and grant of authority required by bank. Using his surveying skills, Stephen Gallagher at Futurity Finance was able to deeply analyse split values of assets with client pre-valuation. The deal was proposed in September 2024 and completed in February 2025. With £2 million of equity being created from title split, an amazing result for the client!
