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Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)

We’re no longer offering loans under the Growth Guarantee Scheme, but our own business loans are here to help you thrive.

  • Apply online in 7 minutes

  • Decision in as little as 1 hour

  • Fixed interest rates

  • No fees to settle early

  • UK-based Account Managers

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Funding Circle has worked with the British Business Bank since 2013, supporting thousands of businesses as one of the largest providers of Government-backed loans including through the Growth Guarantee Scheme.

Missed out on the Growth Guarantee Scheme from Funding Circle? Our hassle-free business loans are here

While we are no longer offering the Government-backed Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), our own loans are designed for businesses like yours – so you can take your next step with ease.

Whether you want to expand, buy new equipment, or manage cash flow, you can borrow up to £750,000 for almost any business purpose. Simply apply online in minutes and you’ll get a quote with no impact to your credit score, so you can decide if it’s right for you risk-free.

Am I eligible for a Funding Circle business loan?

To be eligible to apply for a loan with us, you need to:

  • Have been trading for 1 year or more
  • Be based in the UK
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"They were really responsive, it was great to have someone I could just call with questions."

We’ve helped over 103,000 UK businesses borrow £13.6 billion to take their business further.

£13.6 billion

Lent to UK businesses

Applying is quick and easy

Funding Circle customer
  1. 1
    Check if you qualify in 30 seconds

    See if you’re eligible without affecting your credit score

  2. 2
    Apply online in 7 minutes

    Complete our simple form with your details, and we’ll only ask for supporting documents if we need them

  3. 3
    Get approved in as little as 1 hour

    If approved, you’ll receive no-obligation offer with your personalised rate

  4. 4
    Get your funds in a couple of days

    Once you accept your offer we'll deposit the money into your account - typically within 48 hours

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Here to help if you need us

Contact our UK-based team if you have any questions

Frequently asked questions

With interest rates starting from 6.9% per year, a Funding Circle small business loan can be much more affordable than a business overdraft or a business credit card. You can also take an unsecured loan 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.

Terms are available from 6 months to 6 years. There’s also no fees for full early repayment, so you can settle early at no extra cost.

If you’re approved for a Funding Circle business loan, a personal guarantee will be required.

Yes, you’re able to settle your loan early at any time and there are no fees for full early repayment.

You’ll get a decision on your small business loan in as little as 1 hour.

About the Growth Guarantee Scheme

Please note, Funding Circle no longer offers loans through the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS).


The successor scheme to the Recovery Loan Scheme, the GGS launched in July 2024 and is designed to support access to finance for UK small businesses as they look to invest and grow. The Growth Guarantee Scheme aims to improve the terms on offer to borrowers. All providers of Growth Guarantee Scheme loans are required to undertake standard credit and fraud checks for all applicants.


Legal notice

The Growth Guarantee Scheme is managed by the British Business Bank on behalf of, and with the financial backing of, the Secretary of State for Business & Trade. British Business Bank plc is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. It is not authorised or regulated by the PRA or the FCA. Visit the BBB website for more information.