By then, the branch network was established and although there was the occasional new opening, the asset growth came from its existing structure, with private mortgage lending supplemented by the formation of a commercial lending division in 2002. Today, those assets stand at £11bn.
The branch network was established at that time, and although new branches occasionally opened, asset growth primarily came from its existing structure, with private mortgage lending being supplemented by the formation of a commercial lending division in 2002. Today, those assets stand at £11 billion.