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A business loan is not one product. It is a spectrum, from a 48-hour unsecured facility to a multi-million-pound secured deal. Five common shapes.

Secured.

Backed by property or business assets. The cheapest way to borrow, with larger sizes up to £10m, terms up to seven years, and rates from 6.10%.

Unsecured.

No assets tied up. Ideal for smaller needs from £10,000 to £500,000, with decisions often inside 48 hours. Personal guarantees usually apply.

Working Capital.

Funding for day-to-day operations, seasonal cash flow gaps or a known revenue event. Shorter terms, flexible repayment, fast decisions. Revolving facilities also available.

Asset Finance.

Hire purchase and leasing for vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment. Spreads the cost over the asset's working life and protects cash for other priorities.

Invoice Finance.

Unlocks cash tied up in unpaid invoices, typically advancing 80% to 90% within 24 hours. Built for extended payment terms in logistics, manufacturing and recruitment.

Almost any legitimate UK business with a trading history can apply. The sectors we work with most often.

Property & Construction.

Developers, contractors, subcontractors and M&E specialists. Funding for projects, plant and cash flow across the build cycle.

Logistics & Distribution.

Haulage, warehousing and import/export. Asset finance for HGVs and plant, and invoice finance against extended payment terms.

Retail & Hospitality.

High-street and online retailers, multi-site groups, pubs, restaurants, hotels and holiday accommodation. Growth funding and seasonal working capital.

Healthcare & Professional.

Dental and GP practices, care homes, vets, accountants, solicitors and consultancies. Acquisition, fit-out and refinance.

Declined Elsewhere.

Businesses turned down by a high-street bank, or sitting outside standard underwriting boxes. Our specialist panel is often the difference between a deal that funds and one that doesn't.

Every lender has its own credit policy, but most weigh the same core factors. We present each one in its strongest light.

Financials.

Two to three years of accounts where available, plus management figures and bank statements showing profitability and steady cash generation.

Credit History.

Business and personal. Adverse credit does not automatically block lending; it narrows the panel and changes the structure. We know who looks past a damaged file.

Purpose.

Lenders favour clear, productive use of funds, like growth, acquisition or refinancing costlier debt. A vague request for general working capital gets more scrutiny.

Affordability.

Evidence the business can service the repayments comfortably. Most lenders apply a 1.25 to 1.5 times debt service coverage ratio.

Security & Experience.

Property, asset security or director guarantees broaden the panel and improve pricing. So does a credible management team with a track record in the sector.

Built for 72-hour approvals. Honest assessment up front, the right lenders approached, no fishing trips for paperwork you do not have.

Discovery Call.

Fifteen minutes to understand the business, the requirement, the timeline and the available security.

Focused Information Request.

A clear, short list of exactly what each lender needs. Nothing speculative, nothing wasted.

Lender Selection.

We map the deal to the right lenders, not every lender, and typically approach two to four in parallel.

Terms & Underwriting.

Indicative terms back in 24 to 72 hours on clean cases, then full submission, due diligence and credit committee.

Drawdown.

Funds in your account, usually within a week for unsecured deals and one to four weeks for secured.

The Client Challenge

Wrong Lender

A strong deal sent to a lender with no appetite for the sector or structure. A decline that says nothing about whether the deal was fundable.

Weak Paperwork

Accounts, forecasts and a funding rationale that do not tell a clear story. Underwriters fill the gaps with caution, and caution means no.

Vague Purpose

A request for general working capital with no plan behind it. Lenders price uncertainty as risk, and the rate or the answer reflects it.

Our Solution

Matched Lender

We know which lender funds which deal, and which has just changed appetite. The application goes to the right desk first time.

Packaged Properly

We build the case the way underwriters read it, so the numbers and the rationale answer the questions before they are asked.

Clear Rationale

We frame the purpose and the return, so productive use of funds is obvious. Clarity earns better terms.

Use Our Quick Quote
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The Numbers:

Accounts, management figures and recent bank statements. They set the size, the rate and the lenders willing to look.

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The Purpose:

What the funding is for and how fast you need it. A clear, productive use of funds opens the door to better terms.

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The Security:

Property, assets or a director's guarantee. What you can offer decides whether the loan is secured or unsecured, and how it prices.

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High Net Worth

Private finance & HNW

Bespoke structures for high-value assets and non-standard income streams.

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Self-Employed

Ltd Directors & Sole Traders

Specialist mortgage advice tailored to company directors and the self-employed.

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AB Specialist Finance (ABSF)

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Adverse Credit

Bridging & commercial

Fast-tracked capital for property developers and professional investors.

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First Time Buyers

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Remortgage

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Buy-to-Let

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Meet the team

Direct relationships with more than twenty business lenders, and one named adviser from enquiry to drawdown. No call centre, no being passed around.

Ashley Bennett

Ashley Bennett

Director
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Lisa Minister

Lisa Minister

Mortgage Expert
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Lee McNess

Lee McNess

Mortgage Expert
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How much can my business borrow?

From £1,000 up to £10m, depending on the structure, the security and the trading position. Unsecured loans usually cap around £250,000 to £500,000; secured facilities go significantly higher.

How quickly can a business loan complete?

Unsecured approvals can come back in 24 to 72 hours, with funds inside a week. Secured loans typically take two to four weeks for valuation and legal work.

Do I need to give a personal guarantee?

Usually, yes, particularly on unsecured lending. The scope varies, and we explain exactly what you are signing before you sign it.

Can I get a business loan with adverse credit?

Yes. CCJs, defaults and historical adverse credit do not automatically block lending. The panel narrows and pricing reflects the risk, but specialist lenders fund strong cases.

Can I refinance existing business borrowing?

Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons businesses come to us. We model the saving over the term so you can see whether refinancing makes sense before you commit.

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