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Start Up Loan £500 to £25k

For founders with big ideas


  • Get your business started
  • Low interest rates
  • 1–5 year repayments
  • 12 months free mentoring
  • Government-backed support
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Small Business Loan Up to £250k

For growth-focused SMEs


  • Protect and expand
  • Competitive interest rates
  • 1–5 year repayments
  • Dedicated support
  • Fast decisions, funds in weeks
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Escape from expensive short-term debt

Refinance Loan Up to £150k

Get back on the road to growth


  • Boost monthly cashflow
  • Reinvest into your business
  • 5 year repayments
  • Dedicated Investment Manager
  • Fast decisions, funds in weeks
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