Affirmative Group rejoins the ASTL

Affirmative Group, which was a founder member of the ASTL, has re-joined the Association after a period of almost five years.

Related topics:  Specialist Lending
Rozi Jones
8th June 2017
Benson Hersch ASTL
"As a founder member and original director of the ASTL, both Affirmative and I am happy to see the progress that the ASTL has continued to make under Benson’s leadership."

Since the beginning of 2017 the ASTL has welcomed five new associate members and Affirmative said that now was "the right time to re-join".

Affirmative provides short-term financing for residential and commercial borrowers, specifically in development finance and structured finance situations in both regulated and unregulated spheres. It also welcomes complex transactions in bridging for private individuals, as well as property developers and investors.

Benson Hersch, CEO of the ASTL, said: “We continue to welcome lenders that are open to helping to progress and promote the positive reputation of bridging finance and it is great to see a founder member returning to the association. Affirmative has substantial experience in the short term finance market and well over 100 years of combined experience in lending and financial markets. I am confident that it will once again make a valuable contribution to the association and its members.”

Eugene Esterkin, MD at Affirmative, added: “As a founder member and original director of the ASTL, both Affirmative and I am happy to see the progress that the ASTL has continued to make under Benson’s leadership. It is clear to see how far the association has come; even the way that it operates has changed. We hope that we can contribute to the good work.  

“The growing membership is allowing the association to continue raising the profile of short term finance while increasing the standards and professionalism in the industry. In addition, amid much political and economic change, it is good to see that the recent raising of standards has added to the appeal of becoming a member even further. This in itself is a reflection of the association’s standing and continued hard work.” 

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