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 — Quick, Free Matching with Trusted Lenders and Brokers
Summary: Fast Business Loans helps UK companies find the right business loan by matching your business to specialist lenders and brokers tailored to your sector and needs. Our service is free and no obligation — complete a short enquiry and receive matched quotes and contact from providers. We are not a lender; we introduce your business to finance specialists who can help secure funding from £10,000 and up. Get Started — Free Eligibility Check
Why UK Businesses Choose Fast Business Loans
Running a company leaves little time to shop for finance. Fast Business Loans saves you hours by connecting your business quickly with lenders and brokers who understand your sector and funding needs.
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.
- Speed: complete a short enquiry in under 2 minutes and get matched quickly.
- Sector-fit: we connect you to partners experienced in your industry to improve the relevance of offers.
- No cost to you: our introducer service is free and carries no obligation.
- Wide options: from short-term cashflow solutions to asset finance and commercial property lending — options are compared for you.
- Secure handling: your details are shared only with appropriate finance partners and treated securely.
Want to see options matched to your company now? Free Eligibility Check
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The Fast Business Loans Process — How It Works
Our process is designed to be simple, transparent and fast. Here’s what happens:
- Quick Enquiry: You provide basic business details, the amount you need (from £10,000 upwards) and the purpose of the finance. This takes about 2 minutes. Get Quote Now
- Intelligent Match: We use your information to select brokers and lenders from our panel who specialise in your sector and funding type.
- Partner Contact: Matched partners contact you directly by phone or email to discuss options and may request documents if you want to proceed.
- Compare & Decide: Review the proposals, compare terms and choose the partner you prefer. You are under no obligation to accept any offer.
We act as a bridge between your business and potential funders — we do not provide loans or regulated financial advice. If you’re ready, Start Your Enquiry — Takes Less Than 2 Minutes.
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What Types of Business Loans and Finance Can We Introduce?
Through our network of lenders and brokers we can introduce businesses to a broad range of finance solutions. Below are common product families and example use cases.
Business Loans (Secured & Unsecured)
Term loans for working capital, expansion or refinancing. Typical amounts: from £10,000 to several million depending on lender. Use cases: expand a site, buy stock, refinance higher-cost credit.
Asset & Equipment Finance
Finance to purchase machinery, vehicles or specialist equipment. Options include hire purchase and leasing. Ideal for manufacturing, logistics and construction businesses.
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Invoice & Cashflow Finance
Invoice factoring and discounting to unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices and smooth cashflow during growth or seasonal peaks.
Commercial Property & Development Finance
Funding for purchase, refinance or development of commercial premises. Lenders and specialist brokers can provide tailored terms for property-heavy projects.
Sector & Project Funding
Specialist funding for sectors like construction, hospitality, sustainability projects (solar, EV charging), and manufacturing — matched to partners that know those markets.
For more detail on standard business loans and how they might suit your company, read our business loans guide on our site: business loans.
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.
Compare your options quickly — Get Quote Now.
Who We Help — Industries & Business Stages
We work with lenders and brokers experienced across a wide range of UK industries. Common sectors we help:
- Construction, trades and contracting
- Hospitality — hotels, restaurants, pubs
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Agriculture and food production
- Healthcare and care services
- Retail and e‑commerce
- Logistics, transport and vehicle fleets
- Professional services and accountancy firms
We also assist businesses at many stages — early growth, established SMEs, franchisees, family-owned companies and those refinancing existing debt. If you’re targeting growth or need working capital, Find a lender that understands your sector.
What to Expect After You Submit Your Enquiry
We aim to make the follow-up quick and clear so you can move forward with confidence.
- Typical response: you’ll usually receive contact by phone or email within 24–48 hours (often sooner during business hours).
- Data handling: your details are shared only with matched partners who can help; they may contact you to gather further information.
- Credit checks: simply submitting an enquiry does not impact your credit score. Lenders may run checks later if you choose to proceed.
- Documents: if you progress, partners may request financials, bank statements or management accounts to produce accurate quotes.
If you’d like partners to review your case now, Submit Your Enquiry — No Obligation.
Business Loan Readiness Checklist
Prepare these items to speed up matching and decision-making:
- Clear funding purpose (e.g. purchase, refinance, working capital, equipment).
- Requested amount — start at a realistic figure (we help from £10,000 upwards).
- Recent management accounts, bank statements and a brief cashflow forecast where available.
- Details of any security you can offer (property, equipment) and existing borrowing.
- Company registration details and confirmation of business trading history.
- An honest summary of any previous declined applications or credit issues — many partners specialise in non-standard cases.
Having these ready will help lenders produce more accurate, timely quotes. Ready to check eligibility? Check Eligibility in Minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fast Business Loans a lender?
No. We are an introducer that connects your business with lenders and brokers who can offer finance directly.
Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?
No — completing our short enquiry does not leave a footprint on credit files. Lenders may run checks later if you decide to proceed with an application.
What loan amounts can I access?
We can help businesses seeking funding from approximately £10,000 and above. Exact limits depend on lender criteria and product type.
How quickly can I receive funds?
Timescales vary by product and lender: some short-term cashflow loans can complete in days; larger property or development finance can take weeks. Your matched partner will advise specific timings.
Do you charge businesses a fee?
No. Our service is free for businesses. Broker or lender fees (if any) will be disclosed by the partner you deal with.
Can I apply if I’ve been declined before?
Yes — we work with a wide panel of partners including those that consider non-standard cases. Provide full details so partners can assess alternatives.
Have a question not covered here or ready to be matched? Get Quote Now.
Transparency, Fees & Important Information
Fast Business Loans is an introducer. We do not lend or give regulated financial advice. Our service is free to use; we make money when partners pay fees or commissions for introductions — this does not add a charge to your enquiry.
All offers and funding are subject to the lender’s assessment of your business, status and affordability. We encourage you to read partner terms carefully and ask questions about fees, interest rates and security before accepting any offer.
Ready to Explore Business Finance?
If you need finance from £10,000 upwards and want a quick, no-obligation way to compare suitable options, start with our short enquiry. We’ll match you to lenders and brokers who can help — saving you time and increasing the chance of a good fit.
Start Your Free Eligibility Check — it takes less than 2 minutes.
Fast Business Loans is an introducer, not a lender. All lending decisions are made by lenders; terms and availability vary and are subject to eligibility checks.
1) What is Fast Business Loans and are you a lender?
Answer: Fast Business Loans is a free UK business finance introducer that matches you with trusted lenders and brokers who follow FCA guidelines; we are not a lender and do not provide regulated advice.
2) Will submitting a business loan enquiry affect my credit score?
Answer: No—completing our quick enquiry doesn’t affect your credit score, and any checks only occur later if you choose to proceed with a lender.
3) What loan amounts can you help me access?
Answer: We typically match businesses seeking from £10,000 upwards, with maximum amounts depending on the lender, product and your circumstances.
4) How fast will I hear back and how quickly can funds be released?
Answer: You’ll usually be contacted by matched partners within 24–48 hours (often sooner), and funding can range from days for cashflow loans to weeks for property or development finance.
5) What types of business finance can you introduce?
Answer: We connect you with providers for unsecured and secured business loans, asset and equipment finance, invoice and cashflow finance, and commercial property or development funding.
6) Do you charge any fees for the matching service?
Answer: No—the enquiry and matching are free and without obligation, and any broker or lender fees will be disclosed by the partner you choose.
7) What information or documents should I prepare?
Answer: Be ready with your funding purpose and amount, basic company details, recent bank statements or management accounts, cashflow forecasts if available, and any security you can offer.
8) Which businesses and industries do you support?
Answer: We help UK start-ups and established SMEs across sectors such as construction, hospitality, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, retail, logistics and professional services.
9) Do I need to provide security or collateral for a business loan?
Answer: Many options are unsecured, but larger facilities or certain products may require security like property or equipment, which your matched partner will explain.
10) Is the enquiry an application, and how do I start?
Answer: The enquiry is not a loan application—it’s a quick, secure, no-obligation form to check eligibility and get matched, and you can start online in under two minutes.