Client Video Testimonials
Our video testimonials feature clients who have had commercial funding applications approved by lenders. Johnston Financial Solutions provided professional independent credit brokerage services to deliver funding products best suited to the needs of the clients. Johnston Financial Solutions help small and medium-size businesses throughout Northern Ireland access commercial finance through asset finance, hire purchase, business loans and commercial mortgages. We manage a client’s application from initial enquiry to completion, using our expertise to prepare our clients to attract the best possible finance solutions.
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Loan Amount
Undisclosed
Industry
Design & Marketing
Company
Wurkhouse
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Loan Amount
Undisclosed
Industry
Retail Finance Northern Ireland
Company
Gortgill Enterprises ltd – Toomebrigde, Northern Ireland
Funder: Alternative Lender
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Loan Amount
Secured Finance £150,000-£200,000
Industry
Commercial Property Finance Northern Ireland
Purpose
Moving On Up ltd – Aghanloo, Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Funder: Ulster Bank
Funding Solution
Property Investment and Development
Overview
Moving On Up provides training and personal development day service opportunities to young people and adults with a learning disability in the Western Trust area. Students come to the centre from Limavady, Dungiven, Claudy, Magilligan and Bellaghy. The organisation offers personal care alongside training to encourage and promote independent living skills and social inclusion in various ways such as cooking, baking, crafting, up-cycling, household skills, and event planning. They also provide a social evening weekly to support young people and adults with a learning disability to feel and be socially included. Alongside this, Moving On Up offers training, support through respite, advice and advocacy to parents, family members and carers. To enquire about day opportunities with Moving On Up, contact Angela on 028 7727 8020.
Moving On Up first became a client of Johnston Financial Services through the Alchemy programme, which offers business mentorship, supported by the Causeway Coast and Glens Business Support team. For more information on mentoring support through Causeway Coast & Glens Alchemy programme, contact Louise Pollock
The Solution
Lead broker Mark Johnston developed a strategic plan for the growth of the business, which included the recruitment of an experienced bookkeeper, the preparation of cash flow forecasting to support the expansion project and build a solid foundation for future finance proposals. The organisation had begun to outgrow its existing building and expansion plans focused on securing commercial finance for a purpose-built facility to enhance the provision of services, accessibility and safety for students. The land had been acquired, which offered a plot for building a new centre within a 4-acre site set amongst beautiful countryside, and the funding would help develop the new day centre.
It can be daunting for SMEs like Moving On Up to secure funding through traditional lenders, such as Ulster Bank, and even more challenging without the support of a finance broker. Johnston Financial Solutions took care of all of the paperwork, from initial contact to developing a comprehensive proposal that met the lending criteria. Mark offered support throughout the application process, answering questions on behalf of the client to ensure they received a letter of offer for the loan product they had chosen. Mark also kept the client informed, reassuring them, ensuring transparency around fees and loan terms. The impact of this finance has revolutionised the facilities at Moving On Up and will change the lives of the young people who attend the day opportunities.
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‘Mark is very approachable, nothing is too much bother, and there is no such thing as a silly question. He made the process of finding finance very straightforward, offering a range of suggestions and options that we could try. The whole experience enabled us to build a relationship and benefit from Mark’s expertise, making new contacts to move the project forward. Mark presented us with choices we didn’t know we would have, which helped us understand the lending process and feel in control. It was daunting to be borrowing such a large amount of money for the first time, and having Mark on board as an independent finance broker reassured us that the business could afford the loan. The management team is happy to recommend Johnston Financial Solutions because of the high level of customer service, quality of advice and range of funding options made available to them.’ Angela Mc Donald
Contact Us Today
Johnston Financial Solutions deliver quick, simple and competitive financing options to take your business to the Next Level. Get in touch today and arrange a meeting to see if we can help your business access finance for growth or expansion.
Johnston Financial Solutions would like to acknowledge the help and professional services provided by Seamus Farren at PFS & Partners, Chartered Accountants, County Derry Londonderry in preparing the financial reports necessary to support this Commercial Finance funding application. Mark Johnston introduced Angela to Seamus early on in this process. In business, we all know that time is money, and that’s what our clients value from our relationship. We save time, offer value for money, deal with the tricky conversations and remove stress for the client, building a long term relationship based on trust, transparency and successful lending. Professional support for financial reporting will help you secure an offer for Business Finance.
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Loan Amount
Unsecured finance £150,000-£200,000
Industry
Manufacturing Finance Northern Ireland
Purpose
Central Tanker Services ltd- Creagh Rd, Toomebridge, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Investment in New Machinery
Funder: Alternative Funder
Funding Solution
Unsecured Funding
Overview
Central Tanker Services Ltd is Ireland’s leading, dedicated manufacturer of Road Tankers for the Fuel Distribution Industry, based in Toombridge Northern Ireland. The company manufacture, vessels for the carriage of fuel oils and fuel oil products for the fuel distribution industry. Central Tanker Services ltd are the only dedicated manufacturer of these vessels in Ireland competing across Europe with firms based in England, also Spain and France. Mark Johnston, brokered finance for Central Tanker Services which enabled the company to develop a new process with new machinery.
The Solution
The funding solution allowed this manufacturing business to make key changes and innovate in their manufacturing processes to remain competitive in the export market. Johnston Financial Solutions brokered unsecured finance which meant there was no time delay, no waiting for legal processes to complete, no legal fees, and no valuations.
The main benefits of unsecured finance are the speed of delivery of the finance, and minimising additional fees such as legal costs, or valuation fees. And most importantly the business does not have to tie up important assets, trying to deliver the finance.
‘In a manufacturing business like this the main benefits of this type of funding for Central Tanker Services is that it allows Robert to go in there and change his processes quickly. It helps him future-proof the business and keep it competitive in the marketplace.’ Mark Johnston
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‘I found Mark to be a very regular guy, very easy to talk to and very professional. He made the process very easy for me, asked the key questions that I needed to answer. Then Mark went ahead, did all the work in the background and contacted me with the good news when we had received the funding.’ Robert McNeill
‘I would have absolute no problem recommending Mark’s services to anyone who finds himself in my position, a small, medium-sized business that needs additional help. Mark has a no-nonsense approach, gets the job done. If you need that kind of help, I would certainly recommend Mark.’
Contact Us Today
Johnston Financial Solutions will manage a client’s application from initial enquiry to draw down of the funds. We prepare our clients to attract the best possible finance solutions. Our professional service takes the stress out of finance. We have years of experience structuring the initial proposal in the format preferred by the funding provider. Get your business in the best position by identifying specific questions or potential objections funders may have about lending to a business. Together we can prepare comprehensive answers to these questions, to ensure businesses receive a quick and positive response from lenders in a few working days. Contact us today to see if we can help your business.
Johnston Financial Solutions would like to acknowledge the referral from Dawn McLaughlin & Co, Chartered Accountants Derry Londonderry. As independent Commercial Finance brokers, we understand the impact of developing solid relationships with our clients and their accountants to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business. Clients have been referred lead broker Mark Johnston because he is a trusted advocate, collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure he gets the deal across the line.
What our clients say..
Moving On Up, a day opportunities centre for young people and adults with mild to moderate learning difficulties has relocated into new, purpose-built premises in Limavady following an almost £300,000 investment. We acquired the plot and secured the planning permission for its development.
We were fortunate also to have a great team Johnston Financial Solutions, who provided us with expert financial guidance and helped us secure the finding for the new building with Ulster Bank. Mark who showed real passion for our work, and worked tirelessly with us to make sure we were in the best possible position to secure the funding from the bank. I would 100 % recommend Mark Johnston to anyone who is looking to take on a commercial new build project like this for their business.
I have a small engineering company called Central Tankers Services, Limited, based in Mid Ulster. We manufacture, vessels for the carriage of fuel oils and fuel oil products for the fuel distribution industry. Mark was able to help us to get funding for our new product and our new machinery that we required in order to update our manufacturing processes.
Mark is very easy to talk to and very professional. He made the process very easy for me, asked the key questions that I needed to answer. Then Mark went ahead, did all the work in the background and contacted me with the good news when we had received the funding.
I would have absolute no problem recommending Mark’s services to anyone who finds himself in my position, a small, medium-sized business that needs additional help. Mark has a no-nonsense approach, gets the job done
During a Financial Review Mark identified a significant cost savings for our Business. Implementation of the solution was simple with no disruption for our customers. The outcome of this will be that we can redirect these valuable resources towards continuing to enhance and grow our existing services.
Since working with Johnston Financial Solutions we have made significant improvements with our business including greater business efficiency and improved financial structures. Following an initial assessment JFS challenged our thought processes and helped put clear and simple solutions in place that helped us to drive our business forward.
The outcome has been that we are now able to spend more time with our customers. Improved service levels and more satisfied customers has meant more customer referrals and more sales.
Since engaging with JFS City of Derry Equestrian Centre have developed financial processes that are now much more efficient, reducing admin time significantly and allowing us to focus more of our time on our clients and business development. We successfully secured Bank funding and the Rural Development Funding that has helped us achieve significant growth in terms of both turnover and staff. We are continuing to examine further growth opportunities going forward.
How can we help you to get a Business loan?
Johnston Financial Solutions help business owners throughout Northern Ireland access commercial finance for a wide range of purposes. You may want to refinance existing business loan facilities with a bridging loan. Or perhaps we can help you arrange asset financing for short-term funding needs. Is your business is ready to move forward with commercial property loan for expansion? Our clients are happy because we help them find the right funding solution for their needs. We do not shy away from the tricky cases. Contact us today to find out if we can help your business.