Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Business loans for UK companies — find the right finance quickly
Summary: Fast Business Loans is an introducer connecting UK limited companies and SMEs (loan value from £10,000 and up) with the most suitable lenders and brokers. Complete a short, no-obligation enquiry and our team will match your business to specialist providers who can offer tailored terms. Your initial enquiry won’t affect your credit score. Ready to compare options? Free Eligibility Check.
Why use Fast Business Loans for business finance?
Searching for business finance can be time-consuming and confusing. Fast Business Loans simplifies that process by matching your company to lenders and brokers who specialise in your sector and borrowing needs. We act as an introducer — we don’t lend or give regulated financial advice — but we do make it faster and easier to find suitable funding options.
Quick connections to specialist lenders
- We maintain a curated panel of finance brokers and lenders covering multiple products and sectors.
- We save you time by shortlisting partners who are most likely to be able to help your business.
- Completing our enquiry is quick and doesn’t affect your credit score at the enquiry stage.
Clear, fair and no-obligation service
Our service is free to use for business owners. We explain what you can expect, how your data is used, and we never make misleading claims about guaranteed offers. If you decide to proceed with a provider, any credit checks or formal applications are handled directly by that lender/broker.
Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Data-driven, sector-focused matching
We match by trading profile, turnover, loan purpose and sector experience so you’re introduced to providers who understand your business. For more details on typical business loan types, see our business loans overview.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
How our business loan matching process works
Our four-step matching process is designed to be fast and transparent.
- Complete a short enquiry — tell us a few facts about your company, the amount you need (from £10,000+), and what the funds are for. This takes a couple of minutes. Get Quote Now.
- We shortlist partners — we match your details to lenders and brokers in our panel that specialise in your sector and finance type.
- Partner contact — selected providers contact you directly with eligibility feedback and indicative offers.
- Compare and decide — you receive quotes and choose whether to proceed. Any formal applications and checks are done by the provider you select.
Important: your enquiry is not a formal application and does not guarantee funding. It simply helps us find the best providers to contact you.
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Business loan options available via our panel
Depending on your needs and credit profile, we can introduce you to providers offering a wide range of business finance:
Unsecured & secured business loans
For working capital, growth or refinancing. Amounts typically from £10,000 up to several million (terms vary; secured loans usually offer lower rates but require collateral).
Short‑term working capital
Quick access to cashflow bridging, often suited for seasonal needs or urgent supplier payments. Terms commonly from 1 month to 12 months.
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Asset & equipment finance
Purchase or lease of machinery, vehicles, IT or specialist equipment. Options include hire purchase and leasing to spread cost.
Invoice finance & factoring
Unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices to improve liquidity. Good for businesses waiting on slow-paying customers.
Commercial mortgages & property finance
Funding for premises purchase, refinance or development projects. Amounts and terms vary with property type and borrower profile.
Specialist lending
Finance tailored to niche needs such as sustainability projects, fit-outs, or sector-specific capital expenditure.
Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Actual rates, fees and eligibility are set by the lender/broker you deal with directly. Want an initial view of what’s possible? Free Eligibility Check.
Eligibility snapshot — can we help your business?
Use this quick checklist to see whether our introducer service is right for you:
- Company type: limited companies and SMEs (not sole traders or individual professional loans).
- Loan amounts: typically from £10,000 upwards.
- Trading history: many lenders prefer at least 12 months trading, though some specialist providers will consider newer companies.
- Turnover & profitability: requirements vary by product — some asset finance and invoice finance options suit lower-turnover businesses.
- Security & guarantees: some deals require personal guarantees or business assets as collateral.
Note: completing our initial enquiry does not perform a hard credit check. Lenders may request credit checks with your consent when you move to an application stage.
Industries we support
We work with lenders and brokers experienced across a wide range of UK sectors. Examples include:
- Construction and building services
- Hospitality — hotels, restaurants, pubs
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Agriculture and farming
- Healthcare and clinics
- Retail and e-commerce
- Transport, logistics and fleet
- Sustainability projects (solar, EV charging, heat pumps)
If your sector is not on this list, complete our enquiry — we often work with specialist partners who can help niche businesses too. Get Quote Now.
What to expect after you apply
After you submit the enquiry:
- We match and pass your details (securely) to selected partners.
- You’ll usually hear from a provider by phone or email within hours — timing depends on business hours and lender availability.
- If you proceed, the provider will outline a formal offer and next steps; this may include a credit check or request for accounts and bank statements.
- Decisions and funding speed vary by product — some short-term and asset finance deals can complete in days, while property finance may take weeks.
There’s no obligation to accept any offer.
Transparent, responsible introductions
We handle your data securely and only share it with selected partners relevant to your enquiry. Fast Business Loans is an introducer — we do not lend money or provide regulated financial advice. Our aim is to provide a clear, honest route to suitable lenders and brokers so you can make an informed decision.
Your enquiry is free and confidential. For full details about how your data is used, see our privacy policy (link in the site footer).
Success stories & common use cases
Here are anonymised examples of typical outcomes when businesses use our service:
Retailer expands stock ahead of peak season
A mid-sized retailer needed £50,000 in short-term working capital to increase inventory. We matched them to a provider who offered invoice finance and a short-term loan; the retailer avoided stockouts and increased sales by 18% over the season.
Manufacturer replaces ageing machinery
An engineering firm required £250,000 to modernise production equipment. We introduced them to an asset finance specialist who arranged hire purchase with tax-efficient terms, spreading cost while maintaining cashflow.
Hospitality business funds a refurbishment
A regional hotel owner needed £150,000 for a refurbishment. We matched them to a lender offering tailored property and fit-out finance with a term aligned to projected revenue increases.
Frequently asked questions
What types of business loans can Fast Business Loans help me access?
We introduce businesses to providers offering unsecured and secured loans, cashflow solutions, invoice finance, asset/equipment finance, commercial mortgages and specialist lending for sector-specific needs.
How much can I borrow?
Our partners typically arrange funding from £10,000 up to multi-million pound facilities depending on the lender and purpose.
Does submitting the enquiry affect my credit score?
No — completing our initial enquiry is a soft, non-credit-impacting step. Lenders may run hard credit checks with your consent at application stage.
How quickly will I hear back?
Many providers respond within hours during business hours; some may contact you within minutes. Complex products (e.g., property finance) can take longer due to valuation and legal checks.
Do you charge business owners to use the service?
No. Fast Business Loans is free to use for businesses. We receive commission from partners if you progress with an introduced provider — this does not change your obligation to shop around or decline offers.
Can I apply if I’ve been declined elsewhere?
Possibly. Different lenders have different criteria — our matching increases the chance of finding a specialist provider who can consider your circumstances.
Is Fast Business Loans a lender?
No. We are an introducer that connects you with lenders and brokers who can provide finance directly.
Ready to explore your business finance options?
Getting started is quick: complete a short enquiry and we’ll match your business to the most relevant lenders and brokers. There’s no cost and no obligation — just practical, timely introductions so you can compare quotes and choose what’s best.
Get Quote Now — Free Eligibility Check
- Enquiry (2 minutes) →
- Partner match & contact →
- Compare offers →
- Decide with confidence.
– What is Fast Business Loans and how does it work?
Fast Business Loans is an introducer that matches UK limited companies and SMEs to suitable lenders and brokers via a quick enquiry, after which selected providers contact you so you can compare offers with no obligation.
– Does submitting the enquiry affect my credit score?
No—our initial enquiry is a soft, non-credit-impacting step; any hard checks happen later with your consent if you apply with a provider.
– What loan amounts can you help arrange?
Our partners typically offer facilities from £10,000 to multi‑million‑pound funding, depending on product, security and your business profile.
– How fast could I get a response or funding?
Many providers respond within hours and some short‑term or asset finance deals can complete in days, while property finance usually takes longer.
– Who is eligible to use the service?
We primarily support UK limited companies and SMEs across most sectors, with many lenders preferring 12+ months’ trading (though some can consider newer firms).
– What types of business finance can you connect me with?
Options include unsecured and secured business loans, short‑term working capital, asset and equipment finance, invoice finance, commercial mortgages and specialist lending.
– Do you charge fees to business owners?
No—the service is free for business owners, and we may receive a commission from the chosen provider if you decide to proceed.
– Will I need to provide security or a personal guarantee?
Requirements vary by lender and product, with secured loans needing collateral and many unsecured facilities requiring a personal guarantee.
– What information or documents will I need?
The enquiry asks for basic business details, loan amount and purpose, and providers may later request accounts, bank statements and credit checks to make a formal offer.
– Can you help if I’ve been declined elsewhere or have imperfect credit?
Often yes—criteria differ across our panel, and our sector‑focused matching can surface specialist providers who may consider your circumstances.