All funding types
Business Funding Options for UK Businesses
There are more ways to fund a business than a bank loan. Here's every type of funding we compare, grouped by what it's usually used for, so you can find the one that fits.
Business Loans
A lump sum repaid in fixed instalments over an agreed term. The most flexible option for most businesses.
Unsecured business loans
Borrow without putting up property or assets as security.
Compare unsecured loans →Secured business loans
Larger amounts and lower rates, backed by property or assets.
Compare secured loans →Small business loans
Smaller amounts for SMEs, sole traders and micro-businesses.
Compare small business loans →Start-up business loans
Funding for businesses trading for less than two years.
Compare start-up loans →Bad credit business loans
Options when you have CCJs, defaults or a low credit score.
Compare bad credit loans →Limited company loans
Funding for incorporated businesses and their directors.
Compare limited company loans →Equipment and Vehicles
Spread the cost of the things your business uses, with the asset itself as security.
Asset finance
Hire purchase and leasing for equipment, machinery and technology.
Compare asset finance →Vehicle finance
Vans, trucks, HGVs and company cars on hire purchase or contract hire.
Compare vehicle finance →Cash Flow Funding
Funding that flexes with your income, for gaps between paying out and getting paid.
Revenue-based finance
Repaid as a share of your monthly revenue. Popular with e-commerce.
Compare revenue-based finance →Business line of credit
Draw funds when you need them, pay interest only on what you use.
Compare credit lines →Trade and stock finance
Pay suppliers upfront and repay once the goods are sold.
Compare trade finance →Property Finance
Finance secured on commercial and residential property.
Commercial mortgages
Buy or refinance business premises or investment property.
Compare commercial mortgages →Development finance
Funding for ground-up builds and major conversions.
Compare development finance →Growth and Acquisitions
Funding for bigger moves.
Acquisition finance
Funding to buy a business, a competitor or a partner's share.
Compare acquisition finance →Not sure which one you need?
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