Articus Finance Update: Supporting Clients During the Coronavirus Crisis
Finding the right words during this period of global uncertainty is not simple. Coronavirus has brought about personal and economic disruption, reshaping life and business across the world. At Articus Finance, we remain focused on supporting clients during coronavirus by ensuring continuity of service, providing guidance, and helping clients manage financial challenges effectively.
Our Commitment to Supporting Clients During Coronavirus
Articus Finance has always worked globally, advising individuals and businesses with complex mortgage and finance requirements. While borders closed and economies slowed, our ability to serve remained strong. By operating remotely through phone and video, we continued to deliver bespoke service and expertise in a way that prioritised safety while solving client challenges.
Our four guiding principles — bespoke service, specialist knowledge, extensive industry relationships, and transparency — remain at the centre of all we do. Even during lockdowns, our role as the bridge between clients and lenders continued uninterrupted. Whether advising on Remortgages, short-term liquidity solutions such as Bridging Loans, or high-value property transactions, we ensured that clients retained access to the finance they needed.
Practical Support During Economic Uncertainty
The pandemic led many clients — from homeowners to international investors — to seek reassurance and clarity around their finances. Our brokers provided free, impartial advice on market delays, mortgage repayment holidays, and refinancing opportunities. For HNWIs in particular, we explored bespoke strategies outside traditional products, ensuring stability without compromising liquidity.
For example:
- Clients with private bank mortgages explored options such as switching to interest-only mortgages temporarily.
- Business owners sought working capital finance to reinforce liquidity.
- Landlords explored restructuring through Buy to Let Mortgages to support income continuity.
Our expertise enabled us to provide solutions appropriate to each portfolio, structuring finance even amid unprecedented disruption.
Keeping Clients Updated
Transparency is crucial. Throughout the pandemic, we kept clients informed about new government measures affecting the mortgage and property finance markets. Key actions included:
- The Bank of England cutting its base rate to 0.1% — the lowest in history.
- Eligibility for a three-month mortgage payment holiday for affected borrowers.
- A £330 billion loan package for businesses, with potential expansion.
- Business interruption loans of up to £5m, with no interest for six months.
- 12-month business rates holiday for hospitality and leisure sectors.
- Grants of up to £25k for businesses with rateable values under £51k.
By cutting through the noise, we provided clear, concise financial updates directly to our clients, enabling informed decisions during volatile conditions. For authoritative updates, see the UK Government announcements.
We’re With You
The pandemic presented an unprecedented set of challenges. Our priority was, and remains, the professional and financial wellbeing of our clients. While nobody could predict exactly how events would unfold, our proactive approach ensured continuity for high-net-worth and international investors alike. Wherever possible, we offered bespoke structures, delivered fast solutions, and supported clients every step of the way.
Supporting clients during coronavirus was about more than answering questions — it was about delivering stability and trust at a time of global uncertainty. That commitment continues today, forming part of our ongoing promise to individuals, investors, and businesses seeking discreet financial solutions in turbulent markets.
If you need tailored advice or refinancing support, please Contact Us today. Our team stands ready to assist, no matter the circumstance.
Antonio Michael, CEO of Articus Finance
