FMB and UK Finance unite to support small housebuilders The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and UK Finance have joined forces to publish an updated ‘Guide to Development Finance’ to encourage more small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders to build more homes. In the 1980s, SME housebuilders used to deliver 40% of UK homes but now this figure stands at around 12%. For new, returning and growing developers, finance to build high-quality homes could help reverse this trend. Securing finance can often be a complex aspect of building for any small developer. The guide will help SME housebuilders to understand the overview of products available to them and the process of how to apply, making it easier to access the finance they need