Cornerstone Finance Group is pleased to announce a new strategic joint venture with HH Business Finance, bringing together two of Wales’ fastest-growing finance specialists to deliver a seamless and comprehensive service for clients across the UK.

Under the terms of the agreement, Cornerstone has selected Magor-based HH Business Finance as its exclusive partner for asset-finance opportunities, leveraging their expertise across commercial lending and equipment finance. Cornerstone will, in turn, provide specialist expertise in mortgage solutions.

The joint venture unites two businesses with a shared commitment to growth, innovation and client service, combining the strengths of two of the UK’s fastest-growing finance specialists.

Both HH Business Finance and Cornerstone Finance Group were ranked in the top 30 of the Wales Fast Growth Index 2025, which identifies and celebrates the most rapidly expanding firms.

The Index said that Cornerstone Finance Group’s “multi-disciplinary structure ensures comprehensive financial support. The company continues to expand through advisory excellence and client relationships”.

According to the Index, HH Business Finance’s “transparent advice and strong lender network simplify funding access. The company continues to expand nationally while maintaining client trust and service quality”.

Mark Crook, Director of HH Business Finance, said:

“We are delighted to put together two dynamic financial service providers with such strong reputations in the industry.”

Haydn Thomas, our CEO, said: “We are committed to making Cornerstone the most trusted network in the mortgage and protection advisory market, and this joint venture is a vote of confidence in that mission.

“Cornerstone’s rapid growth is rooted in a model of strong relationships between advisers and clients, as well as an appetite for innovation which means our network is supported by cutting-edge technology.

“By collaborating with HH Business Finance we are partnering with a firm which shares our values and ambitions and we are bringing even more specialist expertise and connections to our clients and to theirs.”

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