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 Finance for UK Companies: Compare Lenders Faster
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.
Summary: Fast Business Loans connects UK limited companies and growing SMEs with suitable lenders and brokers for business finance from around £10,000 upwards. We do not lend or give regulated advice — instead we introduce you to finance providers who can assess your needs. Use our free enquiry to receive matched proposals quickly and without affecting your credit file. Get Started – Free Eligibility Check.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
Get Started – Free Eligibility Check
Submitting an enquiry will not affect your credit score. This is an information-only enquiry to help us match you with the right lenders or brokers — it is not a loan application.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
- No-obligation enquiries
- Matches with lenders and brokers who specialise in your sector
- Quick responses — typically within hours
- Funding options from c. £10,000 to multi-million pound facilities
What business finance means for growing UK firms
Business finance covers the funding options companies use to run and grow their operations. That can include short-term cashflow loans, asset and equipment finance, invoice finance, commercial mortgages and refinance solutions for existing borrowing. Each product is designed for a purpose — and the right choice depends on your objectives, balance sheet and sector.
Common uses include:
- Bridging working capital gaps (payroll, supplier bills)
- Buying plant, vehicles or IT via asset and equipment finance
- Refinancing higher-cost facilities to reduce monthly outgoings
- Funding premises, fit-outs or expansion with commercial finance
- Investing in energy efficiency or sustainability projects
If you’re unsure where to start, a short enquiry lets us match you with lenders or brokers who specialise in the area you need. For background reading on business finance concepts, visit our business finance page.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
Why use Fast Business Loans to source finance?
Your shortcut to suitable lenders
Searching dozens of lenders is time-consuming. We accelerate the process by introducing you to a curated selection of UK lenders and brokers who understand your sector and the funding you need. You remain in control — you choose which introductions to follow up.
How our free introduction service works
Here’s how it works — a simple four-step approach:
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.
- You complete a short enquiry form (takes under two minutes).
- We match your details to lenders and brokers in our panel.
- Selected partners contact you with eligibility and quotes.
- You compare offers and decide — there’s no obligation to proceed.
Important: the enquiry is not a loan application — it simply helps us find the right providers to contact you.
Clear, fair and transparent
We present information clearly so you can compare options. We don’t charge businesses for introductions — our revenue comes from completed leads — and we encourage you to check lender terms carefully and seek independent advice where appropriate.
“We connect you; you stay in control.”
Types of business finance we can introduce
Our lender and broker partners offer a wide range of products. Below are common options and typical characteristics — individual availability and terms depend on the lender’s assessment.
- Working capital loans — unsecured or secured short-term funding for cashflow: typical range £10k–£500k, terms 3–36 months, quick decision times for eligible businesses.
- Invoice finance — unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices: funding up to 90% of invoice value, useful for improving liquidity without long-term borrowing.
- Asset & equipment finance — finance or lease new/used equipment and vehicles: terms vary by asset life; preserves working capital.
- Commercial mortgages — purchase or refinance commercial property: funding from several hundred thousand upwards, longer terms (5–25 years).
- Refinance & debt consolidation — restructure existing borrowings to improve cashflow or reduce monthly payments.
- Sustainability & green finance — loans aimed at energy efficiency projects (solar, EV chargers, heat pumps): may include preferential terms from specialist lenders.
- Sector-specific facilities — tailored lines for construction, hospitality, agriculture, logistics and manufacturing where cashflow profiles differ.
These summaries are indicative — your matched lenders will provide full details including interest, fees and eligibility once they review your enquiry.
Industry expertise across the UK
We connect businesses across many sectors. Our partners have experience handling needs specific to:
- Construction & trades
- Hospitality, restaurants & pubs
- Healthcare clinics and care homes
- Manufacturing & engineering
- Logistics & transport fleets
- Agriculture & food production
- Retail & e‑commerce
- Sustainability projects
Mini case snippets (anonymised):
- Regional builder secured £150k in invoice finance to bridge supplier payments during a multi-site project.
- Hospitality group refinanced three short-term loans into a single facility, reducing monthly repayments and stabilising cashflow.
- Food producer used asset finance to replace ageing machinery with minimal upfront cost.
Your business finance journey with Fast Business Loans
We make the route from need to funding simple and transparent. Typical journey:
- Discovery: identify purpose (cashflow, equipment, premises).
- Quick enquiry: submit basic details and contact info.
- Match: we introduce your enquiry to relevant lenders/brokers.
- Compare: review proposals, ask questions, check T&Cs.
- Complete: proceed with your chosen partner and finalise documentation.
We aim for speed — most enquiries receive initial responses within hours during business hours. Remember: we do not provide regulated advice; introductions are intended to help you find potential finance partners.
Eligibility snapshot & preparation checklist
While each lender has different criteria, many look for the following:
- Limited company trading history (often 6–12 months+ for many products)
- Annual turnover and recent bank statements
- Directorcredit history and identification
- Management accounts, filed accounts and cashflow forecasts (for larger facilities)
- Details of security offered (if any)
Preparation checklist — have these ready to speed up matches:
- Company name, registration number and contact details
- Brief description of funding purpose and amount required (we handle £10,000+)
- Latest business bank statements (3 months)
- Recent filed accounts and management accounts if available
- Estimate of monthly turnover and outgoings
Cost, fees & responsible borrowing
Fast Business Loans does not charge businesses for introductions. Lenders and brokers set interest rates and any fees — these vary by product, risk profile and security.
What to look for when comparing costs:
- APR or stated interest rate and any arrangement or facility fees
- Repayment schedule (monthly, bullet, seasonal)
- Early repayment charges or refinancing costs
- Security requirements and personal guarantees
- Total cost of borrowing over the term — not just the headline rate
Responsible borrowing tips:
- Only borrow what you need and can afford to repay
- Compare total costs and ask lenders for worked examples
- Factor in seasonality or one-off costs when planning repayments
- Seek independent financial advice if you are unsure
All rates and terms are subject to lender assessment and may vary by business circumstances.
Success indicators & social proof
Our panel offers quick visibility across options so you can make choices with confidence. Typical indicators:
- Average initial responses: within hours (during business hours)
- Funding amounts available via partners: from c. £10,000 to £5m+
- Average number of partner matches per enquiry: 3–6 (depending on need)
Client feedback (anonymised placeholders)
“Saved us weeks of searching — we had three helpful calls within 24 hours and secured a bridging facility.” — Regional contractor
“The matched broker found a better asset finance deal in days. Very straightforward.” — Manufacturing firm
Data protection: your details are handled securely and only shared with selected partners to help with your enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for business finance through Fast Business Loans?
We introduce limited companies and SMEs across the UK seeking commercial funding from around £10,000 upwards. We do not provide products for sole traders or personal loans.
Does making an enquiry affect my credit score?
No — submitting our enquiry form does not affect your credit file. Lenders may perform credit checks later if you proceed with an application.
How quickly will I hear from a lender or broker?
Most enquiries receive an initial contact within hours during business hours. Complex facilities may take longer as lenders gather documentation.
What information do I need to provide?
Basic business and contact details, funding amount required and purpose, plus supporting accounts or bank statements when requested by lenders.
What loan amounts are typically available?
Our partners can assist with facilities from approximately £10,000 to multi-million pound lending depending on product and business profile.
Can start-ups apply?
Some partners specialise in early-stage funding; eligibility depends on the product and trading history. We’ll match you to partners best placed to help.
Are your partners regulated?
We work with a broad panel of lenders and brokers. Regulation and authorisation vary by provider; when you are contacted, you can ask partners about their regulatory status and credentials.
What if I’ve been declined elsewhere?
Different lenders have different risk appetites. We may be able to match you with specialist providers who consider cases others decline.
Do you share my data?
We only share the details you provide with selected lenders/brokers to help with your enquiry. See our privacy policy for full details.
Is there any obligation to proceed?
No — submitting an enquiry is free and without obligation. You decide whether to engage further with any lender or broker introduced to you.
Ready to explore business finance options?
If your company needs funding, the fastest way to get matched to relevant lenders and brokers is to complete our short enquiry form. It takes under two minutes, is free, and won’t affect your credit score. We’ll use your answers to find providers most likely to help.
Get Quote Now — Free Eligibility Check
Submitting this form allows us to introduce you to selected lenders and brokers. They will contact you directly to discuss options. This enquiry is information-only and is not a loan application.
– What is Fast Business Loans and how does it work?
Fast Business Loans is an introducer that connects UK limited companies and SMEs with suitable lenders and brokers via a free, information‑only enquiry, letting you compare offers without obligation.
– Does submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?
No—your enquiry is not a loan application and won’t impact your credit file, though lenders may run checks if you proceed.
– What types of business finance can I compare?
You can compare working capital loans, invoice finance, asset and equipment finance, commercial mortgages, refinance/debt consolidation, and sustainability/green finance.
– How much can I borrow and over what terms?
Partners typically offer facilities from around £10,000 to multi‑million pound finance, with terms from 3–36 months for short‑term loans and up to 5–25 years for commercial mortgages, subject to assessment.
– Who is eligible to use the service?
UK limited companies and SMEs can enquire (often with 6–12 months’ trading for many products), some start‑ups may be considered by partners, and it’s not for sole traders or personal loans.
– How quickly will I hear from a lender or broker?
Most businesses receive initial contact within hours during business hours, with timelines to funding depending on product type and documents provided.
– What documents will I need?
Have basic company details, funding purpose and amount, recent business bank statements, filed/management accounts, ID, and any security details ready.
– Are there any fees for using Fast Business Loans?
No—introductions are free; any interest rates or lender/broker fees are set by providers and disclosed in their terms.
– Can you help if I’ve been declined elsewhere or have imperfect credit?
Yes—because different lenders have different risk appetites, we may match you with specialists who consider cases others decline.
– Is there any obligation to proceed after I’m matched?
No—you can review proposals from matched lenders or brokers and decide whether to proceed with none, one, or more, entirely without obligation.