About us

At SME Business Loans, we specialise in helping businesses access the right funding solutions to grow and succeed. Led by Derry McCarthy, a seasoned financial expert with decades of experience in business banking, leasing, and corporate finance, and David Doyle, a qualified financial accountant with 25 years supporting SMEs, our team combines deep industry knowledge with a genuine commitment to client success. We work closely with business owners to understand their financial needs and match them with the most suitable lending options available in the market.

Our Team

Derry McCarthy

Derry’s goal is to understand your financial requirements and to provide the most suitable financial package in the market for your business.

 

Derry has extensive Business Banking, Leasing and Corporate Finance experience, providing financial solutions for SME's as Senior Manager and Head of Business Development for the Mid West Region in Ulster Bank Business Banking based in Limerick and later as Regional Business Manager at Grid Finance.


Derry, has an impressive record of supporting and being involved in the Business Community including his membership of the Board of Directors of Tralee, Killarney and Limerick Chambers of Commerce.

Derry chaired the Finance Committee of the Limerick Chamber of Commerce for seven years and is a former Rotary President. He has also held Senior Management roles in Credit Risk Approval, Operational Risk Management and Asset Based Lending.

David Doyle

David Doyle is a Qualified Financial Accountant with 25 years’ experience with SMEs.

 

David’s skills include Financial Accounting in an Accountancy Practice combined with Senior B2B Sales Development within the Financial Services Industry to include the following areas:

 

  • Dealing with Venture Funds/Agents for Debt Settlement Agreements
  • Business Plans & Cash Flow Forecasts for Loan Applications
  • Independent Business Reviews on behalf of Banks
  • Accounting & Tax Compliance for Sole Traders & Limited Companies.