If you are looking to buy or start a business and in need of a business loan, then speak to us. There may be a need to buy a freehold property and many businesses will also need support with the purchase of the business goodwill, vehicles, stock, and other key assets.
We provide access to the widest range of secured and unsecured finance facilities to help get you to get started and can also advise on the Government Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (EFGS) and the possibility of acquiring regional grants dependent on your location.
Business loans are not necessarily hard to get provided you are open to receiving finance from organisations other than banks. Banks are renowned for having strict tick-box criteria that do not suit everyone, so it is vital that businesses are open to exploring other, less traditional avenues when they seek more flexible terms.
Having bad credit certainly can make it difficult for you to acquire a business loan, particularly from traditional lenders and many business owners often fear that it is impossible to get a business loan with bad credit.
Banks, for instance, are known to have rigid guidelines when it comes to funding businesses with little or bad credit. They often decide against lending to individuals and SMEs with bad credit as the risk is deemed too high.
However, an unwillingness from the banks to give you a business loan does not always equate to a lack of funding for your business. There are alternative financial lenders, that are prepared to work with businesses in certain situations.
Among the many concerns which hold back small business owners from seeking a business loan, is the uncertainty regarding down payment.
However, it is a common misconception that they must pay a deposit in order to secure finance. In fact, this sometimes stops them applying for business finance as they are concerned that they may have to give up capital.
There are some financial scenarios where the borrower is required to put down a certain amount of cash, (e.g. asset finance), this is not always the case with business lending.
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