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    Britain's Metro Bank sells 584 million pounds unsecured personal loan book

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    Posted on February 26, 2025

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    Last updated: January 25, 2026

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    Tags:portfoliospersonal loansfinancial communitycapital gainUK economy

    Quick Summary

    Metro Bank has sold a £584 million unsecured loan portfolio, expecting an £11 million gain. The buyer is undisclosed, marking a strategic financial move.

    Metro Bank Agrees to Sell £584 Million Unsecured Loan Portfolio

    (Reuters) -British lender Metro Bank on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement to sell a portfolio of about 584 million pounds ($738.88 million) of unsecured personal loans.

    A spokesperson of the bank declined to comment on who had bought the portfolio.

    The transaction is expected to result in a gain of about 11 million pounds, Metro Bank said.

    ($1 = 0.7904 pounds)

    (Reporting by Chandini Monnappa, Iain Withers and Yamini Kalia; Editing by Varun H K)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Metro Bank sells £584 million in unsecured personal loans.
    • •The sale is expected to result in an £11 million gain.
    • •The buyer of the loan portfolio remains undisclosed.
    • •The transaction reflects Metro Bank's strategic financial moves.
    • •Currency conversion: $1 equals 0.7904 pounds.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Britain's Metro Bank sells 584 million pounds unsecured personal loan book

    1What did Metro Bank announce on Wednesday?

    Metro Bank announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a portfolio of about 584 million pounds of unsecured personal loans.

    2Who purchased the unsecured loan portfolio?

    A spokesperson for Metro Bank declined to comment on who had bought the portfolio.

    3What is the expected gain from the transaction?

    Metro Bank stated that the transaction is expected to result in a gain of about 11 million pounds.

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