
iwoca offers unsecured business loans between £1,000 and £500,000 to SMEs and takes into account both your business’s past performance and your credit score. You can expect comparatively high rates, a quick decision (in some cases you may be able to get the funds within hours from the application) and good flexibility with the repayments.
A number of other lenders can help SMEs secure similar financing online and we’ve put together a list of them here. Alternatively you can find information on the wide range of business financing options available to startups and small businesses.
| Name | Established | Description | ||
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iwoca | 2011 | Variable rate unsecured loan | |
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Kriya | 2010 | Fixed rate unsecured peer-to-peer loan | More info |
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Nucleus | 2011 | Fixed rate unsecured loan | More info |
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Funding Circle | 2010 | Fixed rate loan | Get quotes |
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