New asset finance brokerage Coast makes a splash with £22m of assets already quoted on

Little more than a week into operation, Coast – a new Ringwood-based finance brokerage from Dawsongroup Finance – has already received plenty of attention from clients.

Launched at a lunchtime reception with the mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Rae Frederick, on Wednesday 23 October, it’s so far made more than 100 quotes worth a combined £22 million.

Coast is looking to provide ‘stress-free’ finance solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Colleagues from Dawsongroup PLC and Dawsongroup Finance were joined by representatives from local businesses and the finance sector to mark their arrival into the sector.

Billy Hart, head of sales at Coast, said: “We’re thrilled to see the official launch of Coast and grateful to the mayor and all those who turned out to support this new venture.

“As we’ve seen through our work at Dawsongroup Finance, there’s a wide array of opportunities across multiple sectors, and it’s exciting to be able to get out there and start making a difference for businesses of every kind.

“From carrot washers to forestry equipment, sound technology to warehouse racking – all of which are assets we’ve already quoted on – we’re ready to help businesses obtain the essential assets they need to grow and thrive.”

The nine-strong team, with 60 years’ collective experience, has access to a panel of 20 trusted lenders.

“We’re a new business,” Billy added, “with energy and drive to deliver a different kind of service in the asset finance space – but with the benefit of deep roots and ongoing connections in Dawsongroup Finance and the wider Dawsongroup family.

“On these strong foundations we’re ready to build a reputation for swift turnaround times, transparency and a personalised approach.

“We want to make what might seem like an opaque and stressful task feel straightforward, helping businesses acquire the assets they need to progress.”

• coast-finance.co.uk