Small business loans from £50,001
Fast, affordable business loans with nothing to pay for 12 months.
- Unsecured small business loans
- Borrow up to £500,000
- Terms from 2 - 5 years
- Decision in as little as 5 hours
- No upfront or early settlement fees
Funding Circle is accredited by the Government-owned British Business Bank to provide loans under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). .
Small business loans to keep your business going
Small business loans provide a simple, low-cost way to borrow for your business. You can borrow for working capital, growth or expansion, and you’ll get fixed monthly repayments so you can plan with confidence.
You don’t need to make any repayments for the first 12 months. With rates from 1.8%-7.4% APR, no upfront fee and no interest to pay for 12 months either, a small business loan can be much more affordable than a business overdraft or credit card. You can also borrow unsecured without putting down property or assets as a security, and there’s no fee if you want to pay off your loan early in one go.
How do you qualify for a business loan?
Qualifying for a small business loan depends on your situation and we take a number of factors into account. Unfortunately, you won’t qualify for a Funding Circle loan if you have been trading for less than three years.
To find out if you qualify for a small business loan apply here.
Are small business loans hard to get?
We’ve made applying for a small business loan fast and hassle-free. You can apply online and you’ll get a decision typically in as little as 5 hours.
How much can you borrow for a small business loan?
At Funding Circle we offer unsecured business loans from £50,001 up to £500,000. Apply now to find out how much you are eligible for.
Can I get a small business loan if I already have a Bounce Back Loan?
If you have a loan under the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) you can still apply for a small business loan of £50,001 up to £500,000. If your application is successful, we’d then ask you to settle your Bounce Back Loan.
Small business loans for coronavirus:
- Boost your cash flow
- Pay business expenses
- Help with payroll
- Manage uncertainty
- Grow your business
- Cover revenue gaps
Pete from Hackney Brewery was able to increase his ale production after taking a £30,000 small business loan to buy a new fermenter. Read more.
How to get a business loan
It’s quick and easy to apply online and you’ll receive a fast decision to take your business forward.
Check if you qualify in 30 seconds
See if you’re eligible without affecting your credit score.
Apply online in 10 minutes
Tell us about you and your business with our simple application.
Decision in as little as 5 hours
If approved, you’ll receive a no-obligation, personalised quote.
Your loan is funded
Once you accept, we run some final checks to process your loan and deposit the money straight into your account.
Here to help if you need us
Our UK-based team are here to help throughout your loan. If you’re already a customer and have been impacted by Covid-19, please give us a call on our dedicated line.
Please note that due to an increase in call volumes, wait times are longer than usual. We appreciate your patience.
Loan enquiries credit@fundingcircle.com
COVID-19 helpline 0203 966 1186
Business customer support email loanservicing@fundingcircle.com
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
To help increase stock and upgrade their website, Christine Johnston at The Kite, Surf & SUP Company has taken two small business loans.
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