About Us – Meet the team – Songul Elkanat

Songul Elkanat

Commercial Finance Broker

Songul is a Commercial Finance Broker at Hilton Smythe, where she helps businesses secure the funding they need for growth. With over 15 years of experience in the finance industry, she specialises in Asset and Invoice Finance, working closely with businesses in sectors like

construction, manufacturing, fitness, and printing. Her goal is to provide tailored financial solutions that align with each client's unique needs.


Before joining Hilton Smythe in 2025, Songul honed her expertise at Santander, where she worked in secured and unsecured lending. This experience, combined with her extensive industry knowledge, makes her an asset to the team. She is currently working toward her SQA CLC qualification in conveyancing, continually expanding her skill set to serve her clients better.


What sets Songul apart is her problem-solving mindset. Her motto is, “Always focus on the solution, not the problem.” She thrives in challenging situations and is known for her ability to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of her clients. Her colleagues describe her as driven, adaptable, and proactive, always ready to take on new opportunities.


For Songul, Hilton Smythe’s collaborative and solution-oriented approach is what makes the company stand out. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring new destinations, and keeping up with the latest industry trends.


Favourite quote: “Always focus on the solution, not the problem”.


Best advice received: Don’t be afraid to push boundaries and always keep learning.

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Recent articles

Using s Bridging Loan for a Property Deposit

Using a Bridging Loan for a Property Deposit

Author: Rukhsana Husain. 4 April 2025

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Bridging Loan for Land Purchases

Author: Rukhsana Husain. 25 February 2025

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Cash Flow Bridging Loans

Author: Rukhsana Husain. 21 February 2025

Other team members

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Muhammad Mustafa

Corporate Finance Director

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Rukhsana Husain

Senior Commercial Finance Broker

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Ayesha Bashir

Financial Services Assistant