Customer Story: Hampshire Trust Bank

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Introduction

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) is a specialist UK bank providing structured lending solutions. Within HTB, the Wholesale Finance division is a fast-growing team offering a range of corporate banking debt products. Given its growth, it needed to identify and roll out a loan and portfolio management system fit for the future.

The Decision

We assessed several providers, but Equipped stood out. They immediately understood our business, products, and what we wanted to achieve, and their platform was intuitive and flexible. What really came across was the quality of the team and their collaborative, solution-driven approach..

The Implementation

The implementation process was smooth and collegiate. At every stage, the Equipped team were engaged and worked closely with the HTB project team. The professionalism of the project management was exemplary. Development progressed swiftly,delivered on agreed timelines and within budget.

The Impact

“We now have a fit-for-purpose loan and portfolio management system for HTB, Wholesale Finance. The Equipped platform has already drastically improved the automation of several key processes, reducedour operational workload, and materially lowered the risk of human error . Equipped has a well-established track record in the lending space and is highly regarded, and we now understand why. They are not just a provider of software, but a partner. We look forward to continuing this partnership and expanding the relationship in the coming years.”

Paul Maurici, Managing Director, Wholesale Finance, Hampshire Trust Bank

About Equipped

Equipped AI provides modern loan management and administration software designed for private credit lenders and banks. The platform supports complex facility structures, flexible interest and fee calculations, covenant and collateral tracking, and automated servicing workflows. Equipped helps credit teams streamline operations, improve accuracy, and scale their lending processes with a system built specifically for today’s evolving credit markets.