{"id":494,"date":"2019-11-15T23:14:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T23:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/?page_id=494"},"modified":"2024-04-29T11:02:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T11:02:05","slug":"best-business-loan-providers-sites-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/business-loans","title":{"rendered":"Best Business Loan Providers &amp; Sites in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-507 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/images-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Business loan paper vbesides a calcular and coffee mug\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Is your business just kicking off or you\u2019re a medium-sized company looking to invest in a new venture? A business loan could be just what you need to give it a boost to the new level. Business loans come in a range of\u00a0 options, starting with a small boost of a few thousand pounds \u2013 to a million pounds and more. The size of the loan and its underlying terms will typically be based on the financial health of your company as well as its creditworthiness. In other words, the stronger your balance sheet looks in the eyes of lenders, the more favourable the loan terms will be.<\/p>\n<p>That said, business loans are slightly complex when compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/personal-loans\">personal loans.<\/a> And this prompted us to come up with an ultimate guide to <strong>Business Loans<\/strong>. Here, we\u2019ll tell you everything that we think you should know \u2013 such as how business loans work, who they are suitable for, how much you can borrow, what interest you\u2019ll typically pay, and more.<\/p>\n<div data-accordeon class=\"toc-block\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n    <div data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-title-wrapper\">\n      <div type=\"button\" class=\"toc-btn toc-btn_main\">\n          <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n      <span class=\"toc-title\">\n        In This Guide      <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n      <ul data-accordeon-content class=\"toc-list\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#what_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_business_loans\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">What are the Pros and Cons of Business Loans?<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#best_business_loans_providers_reviewers_choice\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Best business loans providers: Reviewer\u2019s choice<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#how_to_apply_for_a_business_loan_read_our_step-by-step_guide\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">How to Apply for a Business Loan? Read our Step-by-step Guide:<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-how_to_apply_for_a_business_loan_read_our_step-by-step_guide\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_1_find_a_suitable_lender\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1: Find a suitable lender<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_2_start_the_application_process\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 2: Start the application process<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_3_provide_details_about_your_business\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 3: Provide details about your business<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_4_provide_documentation\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 4: Provide documentation<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_5_view_your_terms_and_sign_the_business_loan_agreement\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 5: View your terms and sign the business loan agreement<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#best_3_business_loan_providers\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Best 3 business loan providers<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-best_3_business_loan_providers\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#criteria_used_to_rank_the_best_business_loan_providers\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Criteria used to rank the best business loan providers<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#what_is_a_business_loan\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">What is a Business Loan?<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#glossary_of_loan_terms\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Glossary of loan terms<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>      <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n    <ul data-accordeon-content class=\"toc-list\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#what_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_business_loans\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">What are the Pros and Cons of Business Loans?<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#best_business_loans_providers_reviewers_choice\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Best business loans providers: Reviewer\u2019s choice<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#how_to_apply_for_a_business_loan_read_our_step-by-step_guide\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">How to Apply for a Business Loan? Read our Step-by-step Guide:<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-how_to_apply_for_a_business_loan_read_our_step-by-step_guide\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_1_find_a_suitable_lender\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1: Find a suitable lender<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_2_start_the_application_process\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 2: Start the application process<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_3_provide_details_about_your_business\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 3: Provide details about your business<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_4_provide_documentation\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 4: Provide documentation<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_5_view_your_terms_and_sign_the_business_loan_agreement\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 5: View your terms and sign the business loan agreement<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#best_3_business_loan_providers\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Best 3 business loan providers<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-best_3_business_loan_providers\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#criteria_used_to_rank_the_best_business_loan_providers\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Criteria used to rank the best business loan providers<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#what_is_a_business_loan\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">What is a Business Loan?<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#glossary_of_loan_terms\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Glossary of loan terms<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n              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\u2013 meaning that you won\u2019t need to put any assets up as collateral to obtain the loan, others aren\u2019t. As such, if you do obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/secured-loans\">secured loan<\/a> and your business subsequently falls behind on the payments, you could lose the underlying asset.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_business_loans\">What are the Pros and Cons of Business Loans?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Pros<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#77e31f\"><\/i> Business loans are made available available to all businesses regardless of their size and networth<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#77e31f\"><\/i> Perfect if your business has just launched and you require a cash flow boost<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#77e31f\"><\/i> Great if your business is looking to invest in a new venture or project<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#77e31f\"><\/i> Range of loan sizes and terms available<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#77e31f\"><\/i> Most business loans can be applied for online \u2013 no need to visit a banking branch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Cons<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your business loan is secured, you could lose the security if you fall behind on your repayments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Small businesses with no assets have a hard time accessing affordable loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best_business_loans_providers_reviewers_choice\">Best business loans providers: Reviewer\u2019s choice<\/h2>\n<div class=\"provider-list-container-0\"><div class=\"row fc-row provider-list-row\">\n    <div class=\"col-12 c-providerBox--loans\">\n        <div class=\"c-providerBox c-providerBox--learnbonds reviewers-choice\" id=\"provider-intro\">\n                            <div class=\"reviewers-choice-label\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/plugins\/in-content-provider\/Library\/assets\/images\/entypo_shield.svg\" alt=\"\">\n                    Reviewers Choice                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-row\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-name\">HSBC<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-row row-eq-height row\">\n                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/HSBC-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"provider-logo\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-rating c-providerBox--title-rating d-inline-block d-md-none\">\n                    <div class=\"rating-star-label\">Rating<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                        <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_available_amount\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Available Loan Amount<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">\u00a31,000 - \u00a325,000<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_available_term_length\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Available Term Length<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">Up to 10 years<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_representative_apr\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Representative APR<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">7.4% APR<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-ctas\">\n                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-rating d-none d-md-inline-block\">\n                        Rating                        <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                            <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"signed-up-today d-none d-md-block\">\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/visit\/hsbc\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-learnbonds\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-relfix=\"1\">Visit Now                    <\/a>\n\n\t                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-providerBox--footer\">\n                            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"row fc-row provider-list-row\">\n    <div class=\"col-12 c-providerBox--loans\">\n        <div class=\"c-providerBox c-providerBox--learnbonds \" id=\"provider-intro\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-row\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-name\">TSB<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-row row-eq-height row\">\n                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/TSB-bank.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"provider-logo\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-rating c-providerBox--title-rating d-inline-block d-md-none\">\n                    <div class=\"rating-star-label\">Rating<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                        <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 80%;\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_available_amount\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Available Loan Amount<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">\u00a325,000 - \u00a31,000,000<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_available_term_length\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Available Term Length<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">1 - 25 years<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_representative_apr\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Representative APR<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">Varies<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-ctas\">\n                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-rating d-none d-md-inline-block\">\n                        Rating                        <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                            <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 80%;\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"signed-up-today d-none d-md-block\">\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <a href=\"http:\/\/http\/\/:learnbonds.com\/uk\/visit\/tsb\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-learnbonds\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-relfix=\"1\">Visit Now                    <\/a>\n\n\t                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-providerBox--footer\">\n                            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"row fc-row provider-list-row\">\n    <div class=\"col-12 c-providerBox--loans\">\n        <div class=\"c-providerBox c-providerBox--learnbonds \" id=\"provider-intro\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-row\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-name\">Barclays Bank<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-row row-eq-height row\">\n                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Barclays.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"provider-logo\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-rating c-providerBox--title-rating d-inline-block d-md-none\">\n                    <div class=\"rating-star-label\">Rating<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                        <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 64%;\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_available_amount\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Available Loan Amount<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">Dependent on sales - <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_available_term_length\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Available Term Length<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">12 months<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-data provider_representative_apr\">\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--label\">Representative APR<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"c-providerBox--details-data--value\">Flexible<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"c-providerBox--details c-providerBox--details-ctas\">\n                    <div class=\"c-providerBox--title-rating d-none d-md-inline-block\">\n                        Rating                        <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                            <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 64%;\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"signed-up-today d-none d-md-block\">\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <a href=\"http:\/\/learnbonds.com\/visit\/barclays\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-learnbonds\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-relfix=\"1\">Visit Now                    <\/a>\n\n\t                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-providerBox--footer\">\n                            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how_to_apply_for_a_business_loan_read_our_step-by-step_guide\">How to Apply for a Business Loan? Read our Step-by-step Guide:<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never applied for a business loan before, you should know that the process <em>could<\/em> differ significantly from that of applying for the more conventional personal loan. For example, if your business is trading as a limited company, then it\u2019s likely that the lender will be more focused on your balance sheet, as opposed to your personal assets. And if you, on the other hand, are self-employed, or your business has just launched as a start-up, then the lender might need to unravel your personal creditworthiness.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, to give you an idea as to how the business loan process typically works, we have outlined the fundamentals below.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step_1_find_a_suitable_lender\">Step 1: Find a suitable lender<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-508\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/how-to-figure-out-sb-loan-is-right-feature.jpg\" alt=\"man and woman smiling holding papers illustrating business loan application\" width=\"298\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/how-to-figure-out-sb-loan-is-right-feature.jpg 795w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/how-to-figure-out-sb-loan-is-right-feature-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/how-to-figure-out-sb-loan-is-right-feature-768x435.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, you will need to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/business-loans\">business loan provider<\/a> that is suitable for your individual circumstances. You will need to look at key metrics such as how much the provider is able to lend your business as well as the rate of interest they typically charge. In some cases, you might be best off sticking with a traditional high street bank or building society for your business loan needs, as the APR rates on offer will likely be very competitive. However, if your business is yet to take off, you might need to consider a specialist lender.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><i class=\"omsc-icon sui sui-info-circle\" style=\"\"><\/i><strong>Note:<\/strong> To give you a better idea of business loan application, we have listed what we consider the three best business loan providers in the section below. And while these lenders might not be suitable for all types of businesses, it should give you an idea as to some of the factors you need to look out for when choosing a loan provider. <\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"step_2_start_the_application_process\">Step 2: Start the application process<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have found a suitable business loan provider, you will then need to get the application started. Initially, you will need to let the lender know how much you wish to borrow, and for how long. Make sure that your repayment terms are sufficient to meet your business\u2019s cash flow forecast.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step_3_provide_details_about_your_business\">Step 3: Provide details about your business<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-512\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.39.05.png\" alt=\"example of busines loan application page that captures your personal data\" width=\"338\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.39.05.png 856w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.39.05-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.39.05-768x300.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You will now need to provide some information about you and your business. Firstly, you\u2019ll need to enter details about your personal identity, such as your full name, home address, date of birth, and contact details. Next, you\u2019ll enter information about your company. This will include the trading name of your company, the status of the company (sole-trader, partnership, or limited liability, etc), the registered address of your company, and your company\u2019s contact details.<\/p>\n<p>You will also need to provide some detailed information about your company\u2019s current financial standing. The good news for you is that some lenders are able to extract the required information from third-party sources, such as your previously filled accounts at Company House, as well as specialist credit bureaus.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step_4_provide_documentation\">Step 4: Provide documentation<\/h3>\n<p>Although business loan providers have a range of external third-party sources that they can use to verify your information electronically, it is likely that you will still need to upload some supporting documentation. The specificity of the required documents will vary from one lender to another and depend on the type of business loan, the size of the loan, and the type of company set-up you have. If you are a sole trader or your company was only launched recently, you might need to provide documentation regarding your personal financial standing, such as bank account statements or home ownership deeds.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step_5_view_your_terms_and_sign_the_business_loan_agreement\">Step 5: View your terms and sign the business loan agreement<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-513\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.40.55.png\" alt=\"Apply for business loan and check for eligibility icons\" width=\"303\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.40.55.png 522w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.40.55-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have provided the required information and supporting documentation, the lender should be able to give you a decision on your business loan application within 1 working day. If your application was successful, then you will be presented with your loan terms.<\/p>\n<p>This will include the amount that the loan provider is able to lend you, the underlying APR rate, how regular you need to make loan repayments, and whether or not the loan is secured or unsecured. If you\u2019re happy with the terms outlined, then you\u2019ll need to sign a digital loan agreement. Finally, the lender will then transfer the funds into your business bank account \u2013 which typically happens within 1-2 working days.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best_3_business_loan_providers\">Best 3 business loan providers<\/h2>\n<p>There are tons of information available to you with regards to choosing a good business loan provider. However, the choosing a lender should boil down to such factors as the size of your business, the type of business loan you require, how much you need to borrow, and your company\u2019s financial health. Nevertheless, we have listed the best 3 providers that we think should suit <em>most<\/em> small-to-medium businesses in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.39.20.png\" alt=\"name small business loan \" width=\"600\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.39.20.png 600w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-16-at-08.39.20-300x130.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before you peruse through our recommended providers, be sure to read the criteria used to sort these lenders.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"criteria_used_to_rank_the_best_business_loan_providers\">Criteria used to rank the best business loan providers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lenders with the most competitive interest rates<\/li>\n<li>How much the lender is able to offer<\/li>\n<li>The number and type of business loans available<\/li>\n<li>What financial standing your company needs to have to be eligible<\/li>\n<li>Whether you need to put up assets as security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic inContentColor--learnbonds fc-row\">\n                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"container p-0\">\n                                <div class=\"row mb-lg-3 inContentProviderStatic--headerRow\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"inContentProviderStatic--title\">1. HSBC \u2013 Best for small business loans<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row mb-3 pt-sm-3 pt-md-3 pt-lg-0\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-8 col-lg-9\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--descriptions\">\n                                            <p>If you are running a startup, or are simply a small company that requires a bit of extra funding, then it might be worth taking out a conventional business loan with HSBC.<\/p>\n<p>The high street bank is currently offering business loans of between \u00a31,000, and \u00a325,000. The reason that we have chosen HSBC as the best option for small businesses is that the representative APR rate of 7.4% is very competitive.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the loan comes with great flexibility, not least because you can borrow the funds from just 12 months, up to a maximum term of 10 years. HSBC will also give you a three-month grace period before making your the first repayment, and you won\u2019t be charged for overpayments, or repaying the loan off early.<\/p>\n<p>The loan repayments will be fixed each month, meaning that your business can budget efficiently<\/p>\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.descriptions-->\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-4 col-lg-3 order-first order-md-2\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--rating\">\n                                            <div class=\"rating--holder\">\n                                                <p class=\"rating--text\">Our Rating<\/p>\n                                                <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                                                    <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.rating-->\n\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--provider-logo mt-2\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"float-md-right\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/HSBC-Logo.png\" alt=\"HSBC Logo\">\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.logo-->\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--pros\">\n                                            <ul class=\"inContentProviderStatic--pros-list\">\n                                                                                                    <li>Offers business loans of between \u00a31,000 and \u00a325,000<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>Advertised APR interest rate of 7.4%<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>Loan terms of between 1 \u2013 10 years<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--cons\">\n                                            <ul class=\"inContentProviderStatic--cons-list\">\n                                                                                                    <li>Low rates and high loan limits only available to creditworthy individuals<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row mt-3\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-12 text-center text-sm-left\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--button\">\n                                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/visit\/hsbc\" title=\"Start Trading\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-relfix=\"1\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--disclaimerText\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!--\/.container-->\n                        <\/div><!--\/.inContentProviderStatic--wrapper-->\n                    <\/div><!--\/.inContentProviderStatic-->\n\n                                        \n                    \n                    <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic inContentColor--learnbonds fc-row\">\n                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"container p-0\">\n                                <div class=\"row mb-lg-3 inContentProviderStatic--headerRow\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"inContentProviderStatic--title\">2. TSB Bank \u2013 Best for larger loan amounts<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row mb-3 pt-sm-3 pt-md-3 pt-lg-0\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-8 col-lg-9\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--descriptions\">\n                                            <p>If the \u00a325,000 cap being offered by HSBC doesn't quite meet the funding size that your company requires, then you might want to check out what TSB Bank has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, TSB Bank business loans start from \u00a325,000 and have a  a maximum of \u00a31 million. The loans are somewhat flexible, meaning that the specific terms will depend on a range of metrics - such as how long your company has been trading for, the type of company set-up you have, and how much you need to borrow.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, TSB states that there are instances when the business loan might need to a collateral, meaning that you'll need to put a business or personal asset up as security. This is likely to be the case if your business is just starting out, have an unattractive credit history, or if the strength of your balance sheet is less than ideal.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of the specifics, TSB can facilitate business loans from just 1 year, up to a maximum of 25 years. Moreover, the specific APR rate will depend on your business's creditworthiness. Finally, you will want to factor in the origination fee charged by TSB on its business loans, which can be as much as 1.5% of the total loan size.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.descriptions-->\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-4 col-lg-3 order-first order-md-2\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--rating\">\n                                            <div class=\"rating--holder\">\n                                                <p class=\"rating--text\">Our Rating <\/p>\n                                                <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                                                    <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 80%;\"><\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.rating-->\n\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--provider-logo mt-2\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"float-md-right\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/TSB-bank.png\" alt=\"TSB\">\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.logo-->\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--pros\">\n                                            <ul class=\"inContentProviderStatic--pros-list\">\n                                                                                                    <li>Multiple types of business loans of between \u00a325,000 and \u00a31 million<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>Extended loan terms of between 1 - 25 years<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>Perfect if your business requires a loan of significant size<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--cons\">\n                                            <ul class=\"inContentProviderStatic--cons-list\">\n                                                                                                    <li>APR rate dependent on the creditworthiness of your business<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>Charges origination fee  of up to 1.5%<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row mt-3\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-12 text-center text-sm-left\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--button\">\n                                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/visit\/tsb\" title=\"Start Trading\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-relfix=\"1\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--disclaimerText\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!--\/.container-->\n                        <\/div><!--\/.inContentProviderStatic--wrapper-->\n                    <\/div><!--\/.inContentProviderStatic-->\n\n                                        \n                    \n                    <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic inContentColor--learnbonds fc-row\">\n                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"container p-0\">\n                                <div class=\"row mb-lg-3 inContentProviderStatic--headerRow\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"inContentProviderStatic--title\">3. Barclays \u2013 Best if you require invoice factoring<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row mb-3 pt-sm-3 pt-md-3 pt-lg-0\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-8 col-lg-9\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--descriptions\">\n                                            <p>If the biggest roadblock facing your business is being able to cover the costs of purchase orders, then you will be best off going down the invoice factoring route.<\/p>\n<p>In doing so, you will only borrow funds as and when you receive a new purchase order, and as long as your customer settles the invoice in a reasonable time frame, you can then repay the funds back quickly. High street bank Barclays is offering invoice finance of up to 90% of the purchase order amount.<\/p>\n<p>As such, if your order is worth \u00a3100,000, then Barclays can transfer \u00a390,000 into your business account in quick fashion. In order to qualify for Barclays loan, you will need to have been in business for over 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>Note also that Barclays will only fund the invoices of limited company or limited liability partnerships effectively locking out sole trader and other startups. Moreover, your business must have generated a minimum \u00a3100,000 in revenues within the last 12 months. And that neither the business or its directors have filed for bankruptcy in the recent past. The interest that you pay on the borrowed funds will depend on the creditworthiness of your company.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.descriptions-->\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-4 col-lg-3 order-first order-md-2\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--rating\">\n                                            <div class=\"rating--holder\">\n                                                <p class=\"rating--text\">Our Rating <\/p>\n                                                <div class=\"rating--star-container\">\n                                                    <div class=\"rating--star\" style=\"width: 64%;\"><\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.rating-->\n\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--provider-logo mt-2\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"float-md-right\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Barclays.png\" alt=\"Barclays Bank\">\n                                        <\/div><!--\/.logo-->\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--pros\">\n                                            <ul class=\"inContentProviderStatic--pros-list\">\n                                                                                                    <li>Invoice finance of up to 90% of the value of the invoice<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>Fast loan application processing and disbursement of funds - within 2 business days<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>Extended loan repayment periods of up to 12 months<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--cons\">\n                                            <ul class=\"inContentProviderStatic--cons-list\">\n                                                                                                    <li>Your company must have made more than \u00a3100,000 in the last 12 months<\/li>\n                                                                                                    <li>No guarantee you'll qualify for the high loan limits<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row mt-3\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-12 text-center text-sm-left\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--button\">\n                                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/visit\/barclays\" title=\"Start Trading\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-relfix=\"1\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--disclaimerText\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!--\/.container-->\n                        <\/div><!--\/.inContentProviderStatic--wrapper-->\n                    <\/div><!--\/.inContentProviderStatic-->\n\n                                        \n<h2 id=\"what_is_a_business_loan\">What is a Business Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>In its most basic form, a business loan is a type of financing that is tailored towards businesses. In some cases, this could be a few thousand pounds for a new business start-up, right up to a couple of million of pounds for an established company. However, it is important to note that business loans come with a range of shapes and sizes. While the most common business loan type is that of a conventional bank or building society loan, other options exist, too. For example, you also have the option of invoice factoring, a business overdraft, rolling credit facilities, and even asset backed loans.<\/p>\n<p>As such, we have listed the three primary types of\u00a0 business loan below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> <strong>Bank Loans\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-507 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/images-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Business loan papers beside calculator and coffee mug\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As noted above, the most common type of business financing is that of a conventional loan. This will usually come from a traditional bank or building society, although in some cases, it could be from a specialist lender. This is likely to be the case if your business was recently launched, or if your business is currently in an adverse financial position.<\/p>\n<p>The fundamentals of a business loan from a high street lender will work much in the same way as any other loan type. In other words, you borrow a fixed amount of money at a fixed rate of interest and make your repayments each month until both the loan plus accrued interests are is repaid in full.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> <strong>Invoice Factoring<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-506\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/invoice-factoring-paid-1030x715.jpg\" alt=\"sample paid invoice form sitting beside loose money bills, coins and a pen\" width=\"282\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/invoice-factoring-paid-1030x715.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/invoice-factoring-paid-1030x715-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/invoice-factoring-paid-1030x715-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/invoice-factoring-paid-1030x715-1024x711.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second option that your business has at its disposal is that of invoice factoring. This is highly useful if your business is getting a lot of orders, but you don\u2019t quite have the cash flow levels to facilitate the order. For example, this could include the costs of manufacturing the goods, or the costs of ordering them in from a supplier.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, invoice factoring will see the lender give you an amount of cash that is proportionate to the size of your purchase order. This can be as high as 95% of the order amount, which should be sufficient for you to meet the costs of facilitating the order.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick example of how invoice factoring works in the context of a business loan.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> Your paper merchant business receives an order from a customer to the value of \u00a350,000<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> You need to order the stock in from a supplier, which will cost you \u00a330,000. However,\u00a0 your business doesn\u2019t have enough cash to do this<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> As such, you present the purchase order that your customer sent you for \u00a350,000 to your invoice factoring provider<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> Your invoice factoring agreement allows you to receive 80% of the purchase order value upfront<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> This means that the lender can transfer up to \u00a340,000 (80% of \u00a350,000) into your account, although you only request \u00a330,000 to cover the cost of the order<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> Once you receive the cash, you then pay your supplier and deliver the goods to your customer<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> As soon as your customer pays you, you can then forward of the \u00a330,000 that you borrowed from the invoice factoring company, plus the interest that came with the loan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"color:#666a64\"><\/i> <strong>Revolving Credit Facilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-505\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/revolvingcreditvslineofcredit.png\" alt=\"an illustion of person and credit card shosing revolving credit\" width=\"281\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/revolvingcreditvslineofcredit.png 679w, https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/revolvingcreditvslineofcredit-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your business is unable to predict the future with sales and operations, then it might be worth considering a business loan in the form of revolving credit facilities. Put simply, a revolving credit operates like a conventional overdraft, insofar that the lender will give you a draw-down limit.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might receive a credit facility for \u00a325,000, which is the most that you will be able to utilize. The great thing about revolving credit facilities is that you only pay interest when you actually draw down the money. 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class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Credit-Score.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Credit Score<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>A credit score shows your creditworthiness. It's primarily based on how much money you owe to loan or credit card companies, if you have ever missed payments or if you have ever defaulted on a loan. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Guaranteed.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Guaranteed Approval <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Guaranteed Approval is when, no matter how bad, your credit score its, your loan application will not get declined.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Credit-Limit.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Credit Limit <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>A Credit Limit is the highest amont of credit a lender will lend to the borrower.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Collateral.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Collateral<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Collateral is when you put up an item against your loan such as your house or car. These can be repossessed if you miss payments.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Cash-Advance.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Cash Advance  <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>A Cash Advance is a short-term loan that has steep interest rates and fees.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Credit-Rating.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Credit Rating<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Your Credit Rating is how likely you are to fulfill your loan payments and how risky you are as a borrower.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Fixed-Interest.png\" alt=\"Stocks Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Fixed Interest Rate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Fixed Interest Rate is when the interest rate of your loan will not change over the period you are paying off you loan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Interest.png\" alt=\"Stocks Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Interest <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>The Interest is a percentage based on the amount of your loan that you pay back to the lender for using their money<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Default.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Default <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>If you default on your loan it means you are unable to keep up with your payments and no longer pay back your loan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Late-Fee.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Late Fee<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>If you miss a payment the lender will charge you for being late, this is known as a late fee.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Unsecured.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Unsecured Personal Loan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>An Unsecured Personal Loan is when you have a loan based solely on your creditworthliness without using collateral.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Secured-Loan.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Secured Loan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>A Secured Loan is when you put collateral such as your house or car up against the amount you're borrowing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Prime-Rate.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Prime Rate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>This is the Interest Rate used by banks for borrowers with good credit scores.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Principle.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Principal<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>The Principal amount the borrower owes the lender, not including any  interest or fees.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Variable-Rate.png\" alt=\"Stocks Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Variable Rate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p> A Variable Rate is when the interest rate of you loan will change with inflation. Sometimes this will lower your interest rate, but other times it will increase. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Installment-Loan.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Installment Loan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>An Installment Loan is a loan that is paid back bi-weekly or monthly over the period in which the loan is borrowed for.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Bridge-Loan.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Bridge Loan <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>A Bridge Loan is a short term loand that can last from 2 weeks up to 3 years dependant on lender.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/AAA-Credit.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>AAA Credit<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Having an AAA Credit Rating is the highest rating you can have.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Guarantor.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Guarantor <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>A Guarantor co-signs on a loan stating the borrower is able to make the payments, but if they miss any or default the Guarantor will have to pay.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/LIBOR.png\" alt=\"Stocks Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>LIBOR <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>LIBOR is the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate which is the benchmarker for the interest rates in London. It is an average of the estimates interest rates given by different banks based on what they feel would be the best interest rate for future loans.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Home-Equity.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Home Equity Loans <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Home Equity Loans is where you borrow the equity from your property and pay it back with interest and fees over an agreed time period with the lender.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Debt.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Debt Consolidation <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Debt Consolidation is when you take out one loans to pay off all others. This leads to one monthly payment, usually with a lower interest rate.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Federal-Student.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Student Loan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>If you obtain a Student Loan to pay your way through College then you loan is held with the Department for Education U.K.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term\"><div class=\"glossary-component--term-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Broker.png\" alt=\"Loans Glossary\"\/><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-title\"><span>Student Grants<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-component--term-text\"><p>Financial Aid in the form of grants is funding available to post-secondary education students throughout the United Kingdom and you are not required to pay grant<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class='man_faq_sec' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage'> <\/time><time itemprop=\"dateModified\" datetime=\"2020-06-17 17:07:56\"><\/time><script>jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n\t\t\tjQuery('.accordionButton').on('click', function() {\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\/\/REMOVE THE ON CLASS FROM ALL BUTTONS\r\n\t\t\t\tjQuery('.accordionButton').removeClass('on');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\/\/NO MATTER WHAT WE CLOSE ALL OPEN SLIDES\r\n\t\t\t\tjQuery('.accordionContent').slideUp('normal');\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\/\/IF THE NEXT SLIDE WASN'T OPEN THEN OPEN IT\r\n\t\t\t\tif(jQuery(this).closest('.ms_faq').find('.accordionContent').is(':hidden') == true) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ADD THE ON CLASS TO THE BUTTON\r\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).closest('.ms_faq').find('.accordionButton').addClass('on');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/OPEN THE SLIDE\r\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).closest('.ms_faq').find('.accordionContent').slideDown('normal');\r\n\t\t\t\t} \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How much can I borrow via a business loan?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The specific amount that you are able to borrow will depend on a full range of factors. This will include the type of company set-up you have (limited company, sole trader, etc), the creditworthiness of your business, and the type of business loan you are looking to obtain. With that being said, business loans usually start from just \u00a31,000, all the way up to a million pounds-plus..<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is invoice factoring?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">In its most basic form, invoice factoring is where the loan provider lends you funds against a purchase order. 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