New filings reveal that NatWest bank provided up to £250 million in funding to a consumer lender that has since failed. The extent of NatWest’s financial exposure to the unnamed lender is now under scrutiny, raising questions about the bank’s risk assessment procedures. This funding was reportedly provided before the lender ultimately collapsed, leaving investors and customers facing losses. The disclosure comes as NatWest navigates ongoing efforts to rebuild trust following previous controversies. Details of the funding arrangement are emerging from recently released documents, prompting further investigation into the due diligence conducted by NatWest. The bank has not yet released a comprehensive statement addressing the specifics of the loan or the reasons for the lender’s failure. This situation adds to growing concerns regarding lending practices within the financial sector.