Press releases

Over half of all UK SMEs expect to increase their workforces by the end of 2023, despite nearly two thirds claiming their sector suffers from skills shortages, new Paragon Bank research has found.

Acquisitive landlords have helped drive an improvement in standards in privately rented property, with four in five upgrading each rental home they purchase. 

Paragon Bank has announced the launch of four limited-edition five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages. 

Savers grew fixed-rate savings account balances during the final quarter of 2022 as they responded to rising rates, Paragon Bank analysis has found.

Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division has provided a £4.3 million finance package to support the development of 10 flats and two semi-detached homes by Stonehaven in Meyrick Park, Bournemouth.

Increasing demand for high environmental standards is providing businesses who invest in ESG with a competitive advantage and the opportunity to grow revenue, new Paragon Bank research has found.

Paragon Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Louisa Sedgwick as Commercial Director of the Mortgages division. 

Landlords in the private rented sector have driven a 165% increase in the number of homes with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of A to C in the past decade.

SMEs in the agriculture sector are set to overcome national economic challenges and are forecasting growth and fresh investment for 2023, Paragon Bank research has found. 

Savers recorded the highest level of switching activity on record during the fourth quarter of 2022 as they responded to rising rates, Paragon Bank analysis has found.