{"id":468039,"date":"2022-11-01T11:29:45","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T11:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=468039"},"modified":"2026-10-15T02:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T01:04:30","slug":"business-loans-for-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/business-loans-for-startups","title":{"rendered":"Business loans for startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A startup loan is a type of finance designed to help brand-new businesses or those that have been trading for just a few years (typically 3 or less). 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data-total-product-count=\"2\" data-sponsored-placements=\"3\" data-sponsored-field-code=\"DERIVED.AD_RANK\" data-sponsored-max-per-provider=\"1\" data-override-table-position-configuration=\"false\"><thead class=\"u-bg--background-secondary u-color--foreground-main\"><tr class=\"grid-column-count-5\"><th data-mobile=\"hide\" data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"UKFBL.PRODUCT.DATAPOINT_FINDER_SCORE_V2_M\" class=\"comparison-table__feature default-sort-descending tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable th-combined-column-header\" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"finder_score\" data-ajax-table-sorter-default-direction=\"DESCENDING\">\n                                                        Finder Score\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><th data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"UKFBL.PRODUCT.UKFBL_LOAN_TYPE\" class=\"comparison-table__feature  tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable \" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"loan_type\">\n                                                        Loan type\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><th data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"UKFBL.PRODUCT.UKFBL_LOAN_AMOUNTS\" class=\"comparison-table__feature  tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable \" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"loan_amounts\">\n                                                        Loan amounts\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><th data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"UKFBL.PRODUCT.DATAPOINT_LOAN_TERMS\" class=\"comparison-table__feature  tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable \" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"loan_terms\">\n                                                        Loan terms\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><th data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"UKFBL.PRODUCT.UKFBL_BASIC_REQUIREMENTS\" class=\"comparison-table__feature  tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable \" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"minimum_turnover\/trading_criteria\">\n                                                        Minimum turnover\/trading criteria\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"bbf7de13-5ca5-4899-ae83-e3b440e9dda7\" data-provider-id=\"e2aa069a-ceb3-4177-a6c1-45a73250822f\" data-product-name=\"Portman Finance Business Loan\" data-provider-name=\"Portman Finance\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-8  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/portman-finance\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68271881efd77.png\" alt=\"Portman Finance logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68271881efd77.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68271881efd77.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68271881efd77.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68271881efd77.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68271881efd77.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfbl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/portman-finance\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Portman Finance Business Loan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfbl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.ukfbl_loan_type\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan type\">\n                        Fixed or variable rate asset finance loan\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.ukfbl_loan_amounts\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan amounts\">\n                        \u00a310,000 to \u00a32,000,000\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.datapoint_loan_terms\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan terms\">\n                        3 to 72 months\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.ukfbl_basic_requirements\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum turnover\/trading criteria\">\n                        \u00a3100,000 annual turnover,<br>1 year trading\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Portman Finance Business Loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.7,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"bbf7de13-5ca5-4899-ae83-e3b440e9dda7\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-bbf7de13-5ca5-4899-ae83-e3b440e9dda7\" value=\"bbf7de13-5ca5-4899-ae83-e3b440e9dda7\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 8.7Great                            Portman Finance Business Loan            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.7,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"bbf7de13-5ca5-4899-ae83-e3b440e9dda7\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-bbf7de13-5ca5-4899-ae83-e3b440e9dda7\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"1da0319b-191b-48e9-88b2-9b3963f3e5e2\" data-provider-id=\"26444bd2-db35-4fff-8772-9834e85384af\" data-product-name=\"Funding Options Unsecured Loan\" data-provider-name=\"Funding Options\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-8  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/funding-options\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64be6d1a712a4.png\" alt=\"Funding Options logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64be6d1a712a4.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64be6d1a712a4.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64be6d1a712a4.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64be6d1a712a4.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64be6d1a712a4.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfbl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/funding-options\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Funding Options Unsecured Loan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfbl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.ukfbl_loan_type\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan type\">\n                        Unsecured loan\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.ukfbl_loan_amounts\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan amounts\">\n                        \u00a31,000 to \u00a320,000,000\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.datapoint_loan_terms\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan terms\">\n                        12 to 72 months\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfbl.product.ukfbl_basic_requirements\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum turnover\/trading criteria\">\n                        \u00a35,000 per month annual turnover,<br>6 months trading\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--description comparison-table__feature--longtext sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-mobile=\"\" data-desktop=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-description js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Product Description\">\n                      Representative example: Borrow \u00a350,000 over 24 months at a rate of 7.63% APR. Monthly repayment of \u00a32,252.94 and the total amount payable is \u00a354,070.56.\n                  <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Funding Options Unsecured Loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"1da0319b-191b-48e9-88b2-9b3963f3e5e2\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-1da0319b-191b-48e9-88b2-9b3963f3e5e2\" value=\"1da0319b-191b-48e9-88b2-9b3963f3e5e2\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 9.8Excellent                            Funding Options Unsecured Loan            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"1da0319b-191b-48e9-88b2-9b3963f3e5e2\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-1da0319b-191b-48e9-88b2-9b3963f3e5e2\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"comparison-table__loadingIndicator center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__paginationContainer comparison-table__loadMoreContainer hide-comparison-table__paginationContainer\"><div class=\"comparison-table__loadMore comparison-table__paginationNav\"><button class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary js-comparison-table__showMore\" type=\"button\" data-offset=\"\">Load More<\/button><div class=\"js-show-more-data_count-1053cf4f-2449-4c62-a2c7-ee7f3d5f1ffc comparison-table__dataCount\">Showing\n\t\t\t2\n\t\t\tof\n\t\t\t2\n\t\t\tresults\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/section><\/div><div id=\"compare-bar-v2\" class=\"compareBarV2__root rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" data-niche=\"UKFBL\" data-rewards-component=\"compare-products\"><\/div><div class=\"finder-score-methodology\"><h3 data-toc=\"false\" id=\"finder-score-methodology\">Finder Score for business loans<\/h3>\n\n<p>To make comparing even easier we came up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/finder-score\">Finder Score<\/a>. Costs, speeds and features across 50+ lenders are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score the better the lender \u2013 simple.<\/p>\n\n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary has-margin-bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/methodology-for-rating-business-loans\">Read the full methodology<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Government-backed Start Up Loans<\/h3><p>The British Business Bank\u2019s Start Up Loans scheme provides government-backed loans for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under 3 years old, delivered through partners at a fixed interest rate via the Start Up Loans Company. You can borrow between \u00a3500 and \u00a325,000 over a term of 1 to 5 years. <\/p><p>Because the loan is a personal loan, not a business loan, each partner in your company can apply for a loan of up to \u00a325,000. The maximum your business can get is \u00a3100,000.<\/p><p>The scheme also comes with 12 months of business mentoring, which can be a good idea if your company is very new.<\/p><h3>Am I eligible for a government-backed loan?<\/h3><p>As with any form of credit, you\u2019ll need to make sure that your business can realistically afford to repay the loan before you apply. Your company will also need to meet the following criteria:<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Trading for no more than 3 years.<\/li><li>Limited company, sole trader or partnership.<\/li><li>Based in the UK.<\/li><li>The director that applies will need to be aged 18 or above and a resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK, and they will need to pass credit checks.<\/li><\/ul><p>Your eligibility also depends on the nature of your business, your business model and how you intend to use the funds: Start Up Loans are not available for certain kinds of business costs.  You can find more details on the types of businesses that are excluded and what loans can be used for on the Start Up Loans website.<\/p><h3>How to apply for a loan as a new business<\/h3><p>If you\u2019ve reviewed all your new business loan options and decided that the government Start Up Loans scheme is the right choice for your business, you can apply through the Start Up Loans website.<\/p><ul><li>Use the free eligibility checker on the Start Up Loans website to check you qualify for the loan. If you do, you will then need to register.<\/li><li>Complete the online application form, providing details about your situation, how much you want to borrow and how you intend to use the loan. A credit check will be carried out at this point.<\/li><li>If you pass the credit check, you\u2019ll need to supply personal bank statements for the past 3 months. You\u2019ll also be assigned to a Business Support Partner with a business adviser to help you with your application. There is a 90-day window in which to complete your application.<\/li><li> Your business adviser will review your business planning documents and will work with you to get them ready for assessment. You will need to show your business plan and cash flow forecast. You\u2019ll also need to show your affordability through the \u2018personal survival budget\u2019 which details your personal average monthly income minus your typical monthly expenses.<\/li><li>Once approved, you\u2019ll need to sign a loan agreement. After you return this, you\u2019ll get the money and have access to 12 months of free mentoring to help you build a successful business during this crucial early stage.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>The Start Up Loan is an unsecured loan which means you won\u2019t need to use an asset, such as property, as security. This makes it less risky for you, the borrower. But it\u2019s still essential that you can afford to repay your loan on time.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Rachel Wait, financial journalist<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What if I\u2019m not eligible for a government-backed loan?<\/h3><p>If you can\u2019t get this loan, there are other options. There are a number of lenders offering business loans, and some of them have products designed for the specific challenges you face when you first start a business, such as a lack of business credit history.<\/p><p>Of course, you and your business will still have to pass some eligibility checks to borrow from these lenders, just like you would with a personal loan or any other kind of credit. And not every lender will be prepared to offer loans for every kind of business or for every spending purpose. But many individual lenders will be less prescriptive with their lending criteria for startup business loans than the government\u2019s Start Up Loan scheme.<\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\"><strong>Read our guide to the best business loans and financing options.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h3>What other options are available for startups?<\/h3><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-credit-cards\">Business credit cards<\/a><\/strong> work in a similar way to personal credit cards, but you can add more cardholders and potentially track and manage spending from a centralised platform. If you always pay off your balance in full at the end of the month, you typically won\u2019t be charged interest (unless you, for example, withdraw cash on the card), making this ideal for very short-term borrowing. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-credit-cards\/best-business-credit-cards-for-startups\">business credit cards for startups<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/business-bank-accounts-with-overdrafts\">business overdraft<\/a><\/strong> works much like a personal overdraft: it allows you to borrow through your business bank account up to a specified limit, making it a hassle-free way to manage variable cash flow. However, you\u2019re likely to find higher credit limits and more competitive rates with another form of finance.<\/li><li><strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/business-line-of-credit\">line of credit<\/a><\/strong> could offer a similar degree of flexibility to a business overdraft or credit card, but with the opportunity to borrow more money. You\u2019ll usually only pay interest on the amount you borrow and only for the amount of time you borrow it. You\u2019ll have the freedom to repay or top up as it suits you, subject to credit and minimum repayment limits.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/invoice-financing\">Invoice financing<\/a><\/strong> allows you to unlock the value in outstanding invoices. You sell the invoice to the lender for a percentage of its value, giving you immediate access to funds rather than having to wait for your creditors to pay you.<\/li><li><strong>Asset financing<\/strong> is a form of business loan that is used to cover the cost of a business asset. The loan is secured against the asset itself. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/asset-based-loans\">Compare asset finance options<\/a>.<\/li><li>With a <strong>merchant cash advance<\/strong>, a lender will give you a lump sum for a fixed fee (rather than ongoing interest). You will need to repay a percentage of all your sales until you have cleared the debt, which makes this an appealing option for businesses with a high degree of fluctuation in their income.<\/li><li><strong>Peer-to-peer business lending<\/strong> companies connect investors with borrowers without the need for a middleman. 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See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\">guide to business loans<\/a> for more information.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Who provides the government-backed Start Up Loan?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">The Start Up Loans Company administers this scheme, but your loan funds will be provided to you by either your business support partner or one of the company\u2019s finance providers.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What can I use my Start Up Loan for?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Start Up Loans are designed to help new businesses get off the ground or expand. You could use your loan to buy new equipment or stock, buy a business premises, or help with marketing and advertising costs, for example. However, you can\u2019t use it for debt repayment or training, qualification or education programmes.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are there any fees when applying for a Start Up Loan?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">No, there are no fees involved when applying for or taking out a Start Up Loan. 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