Start Up Loans from BEF North East vs direct from the Government
BEF North East is an official business support partner of the British Business Bank (BBB)'s Start Up Loans Scheme. So why not just go straight to BBB?
Check your eligibility
Applications for Start Up Loans are handled through a UK-wide network of business support partners. You can choose to apply for a loan directly via the Start Up Loans Company website. But you’ll then be assigned to a business support partner and dedicated adviser.
By choosing a partner yourself and applying through them, you get greater control over your experience. You’ll work with someone who knows your area. A partner who can recommend other support services which help ease you into your local startup ecosystem.
With BEF North East, you'll enjoy:
- Local expertise: Deep insight into North East business conditions and networks
- Guided application support: Helping you create strong business plans and cash flows, increasing approval chances
- Free post‑loan mentoring: Supporting your business for a full year after funding
- Social impact focus: We support founders with limited access to traditional finance
- FCA‑compliance and monitoring: Ensuring fair and consistent lending
Get funded in 4 steps
How much do you need to keep your business growing?
Your Investment Manager shapes the right solution for you
A plain-language breakdown makes finance easy to grasp
You could get your working capital in as little as two weeks
Make sure you can always meet the demand.
Check your eligibilityGet the best possible start for your new business
BEF North East investment managers have a deep knowledge of the region’s business scene. Let us put all that knowledge at your service.