Based in the city centre at offices in Fountainbridge, MAF will offer a full range of services with a particular focus on healthcare, renewables, education and asset finance.

The business has also appointed experienced lending specialists Nick Elder and Deborah Louden to head up its Scottish operation.

Nick joins MAF as regional director for Scotland, supported by Deborah who takes up the role of relationship director.

The pair have worked together for many years having previously held positions with leading banks before setting up their own Edinburgh-based business, Ora Care Solutions, four years ago.

The business provided a range of services, including the development of high-quality assets across the UK, primarily in the care sector where they have assisted in the delivery of over a dozen new care assets across the UK, as well as supporting their clients’ growth ambitions.

•   What does the specialist finance industry need in 2023 and beyond?
•   One Mortgage System increases application and completion volumes
•   Bridging market loan books exceed £7bn for first time but applications and completions fall

Having spent almost 20 years in banking and finance, Nick has a wealth of experience holding positions at Santander and RBS.

Deborah also has specialist knowledge of lending in the healthcare sector and spent over seven years as a relationship manager in healthcare with Santander, as well as holding previous positions with Clydesdale Bank and RBS.

Dave Chapman, co-MD at MAF, commented: “With an impressive track record as asset financiers and extensive experience in the healthcare, education and renewables sectors, Nick and Deborah are a great fit for us.

“They are well-known within the industry and share our commitment to combining their lending skills with specialist sector insight, in order to provide the best funding options for clients from across the entire lending arena. 

“Working closely with our sector specialists across the MAF group, we aim to provide the same great service and wide range of asset finance support in Scotland.”

Pictured above L-R: Dave Chapman, co-MD; Nick Elder, regional director for Scotland; (front row) Deborah Louden, relationship director; and Sue Chapman, co-MD