Business Finance: Fast, Fair Connections to UK Lenders

Summary: Fast Business Loans helps UK companies find suitable business finance quickly by matching them with lenders and brokers who specialise in their sector. We are an introducer (not a lender) and our free, no‑obligation enquiry helps businesses seeking funding from around £10,000 and upwards to get tailored options and fast responses. Complete a short form to get a Free Eligibility Check and begin comparing matched offers.

When You Need Business Finance – Think Fast Business Loans

Finding the right finance can be time‑consuming and confusing. Lenders vary by sector, loan size and appetite; what one provider refuses another may accept. Fast Business Loans exists to simplify that search. We don’t lend or provide regulated advice — we introduce you to lenders and brokers who can.

Whether you need working capital, equipment funding, invoice finance or commercial property finance, our free enquiry helps you reach the right partners quickly. Start with a short form and get matched to providers who understand your business. Get a Free Eligibility Check.

How Our Business Finance Matching Works

Our matching process is designed to be quick, transparent and effective. It focuses on matching your needs to lenders/brokers with relevant experience.

1. Snapshot your business: Complete a short enquiry (usually under 2 minutes) telling us your company details, funding need and contact details.
2. Smart matching: We review the enquiry and match you with a small number of lenders or brokers in our network who have appetite for your sector and funding size.
3. Rapid response & eligibility check: Matched partners typically contact you by email or phone to discuss options and any further documents. This initial contact is to assess eligibility — it does not commit you to an application.
4. Choose, negotiate, fund: Compare offers and proceed directly with the lender or broker you prefer. You only move forward if you want to — there’s no obligation.

Benefits at a glance:

• No obligation to proceed
• Free to use for businesses
• Enquiries do not impact credit score
• Matches tailored to your sector and loan size (from around £10,000 upwards)

Start your enquiry and we’ll match you with the most appropriate finance partners.

Types of Business Finance We Can Connect You With

Our network covers a wide range of business finance products. Below are common options and typical uses — speak to our partners for tailored terms and eligibility.

Unsecured & Secured Business Loans

• Benefits: Flexible use, predictable repayments, relatively quick decisions for established businesses.
• Typical use cases: Expansion, cashflow smoothing, refinancing.
• Amounts & timescales: Often from £10,000 to several million; decision timelines vary by provider.

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Revolving Credit & Cashflow Facilities

• Benefits: Ongoing access to funds, repay and reuse as needed.
• Typical use cases: Seasonal stock, payroll, bridging short-term gaps.

Asset & Equipment Finance

• Benefits: Preserve working capital, spread cost of machinery or vehicles.
• Typical use cases: Plant, manufacturing equipment, IT, catering equipment.

Invoice Finance & Factoring

• Benefits: Unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices, immediate working capital boost.
• Typical use cases: Businesses with large invoice cycles or contract billing.

Commercial & Property Finance

• Benefits: Purchase, refinance or develop commercial premises with appropriate lending structures.
• Typical use cases: Offices, retail units, industrial premises.

Specialist & Sector-Specific Finance

• Benefits: Lenders with niche expertise (e.g. sustainability projects, medical equipment, agriculture).
• Typical use cases: Solar installs, healthcare equipment, fleet upgrades.

If you’re unsure which option suits you, complete a short form and we’ll connect you to a specialist who can explain your options. Free Eligibility Check.

Business Finance for Your Industry

We match businesses across many sectors. Our partners are experienced in sector-specific credit criteria and operational cycles.

• Construction — bridge costs for materials and subcontractors
• Hospitality & Leisure — refurbishment, seasonal cashflow
• Healthcare — equipment purchases and clinic upgrades
• Manufacturing & Engineering — machinery finance and working capital
• Retail & E‑commerce — stock finance and digital expansion
• Transport & Logistics — vehicle and fleet finance
• Agriculture — equipment, livestock and seasonal working capital
• Sustainability projects — renewable energy and energy-efficiency funding

Case vignette: A regional construction firm needed £120,000 to buy materials ahead of a large contract. After submitting an enquiry, they were matched with two brokers who arranged a secured loan that matched cashflow timing and reduced cost compared with previous short-term finance.

Not sure if your sector is covered? Get Started — Free Eligibility Check.

Why UK Firms Choose Fast Business Loans

• Time saved: We identify likely lenders so you don’t have to search dozens of providers.
• Relevant matches: We focus on lenders and brokers with sector experience.
• Free and no obligation: You’re under no obligation to accept any offer.
• Simple process: Short enquiry, fast introductions, clear next steps.

Free Eligibility Check — connect with lenders who can help your business grow.

What to Expect After You Apply

After you submit the enquiry, our matched partners will usually contact you by phone or email to clarify details and request any additional information. Typical next steps:

• Initial eligibility discussion and document checklist
• Formal application or broker engagement (if you choose to proceed)
• Credit checks may be required later in the process — not at the initial enquiry stage
• Receive offers and compare terms directly with providers

Response times vary by partner and complexity, but matched brokers often make contact within a few business hours. There’s no pressure to proceed — you decide whether to progress to a full application.

Business Finance Checklist – Preparing Your Enquiry

Before you complete the form, gather what you can to speed up matching:

• Company name and registration number
• Trading history and turnover (approximate figures are fine)
• Amount required (we typically handle requests from £10,000 upwards)
• Purpose of funding (e.g., working capital, equipment, refinance)
• Recent management accounts or last year’s accounts (if available)
• Details of any existing borrowing

Don’t worry if you don’t have everything — submit the form anyway and a partner can help you with next steps. Submit your enquiry.

Transparent, Responsible Communication

We act as an introducer: we connect you with lenders and brokers but do not provide regulated financial advice. We aim for clear, fair and not misleading communications at every stage. Your information is only shared with matched partners relevant to your enquiry and handled securely.

If you want to review how we protect your information, please see our privacy policy on the website.

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Finance via Fast Business Loans

How quickly will I hear from a lender or broker?

Matched partners typically contact businesses within a few business hours to discuss the enquiry. Response times vary by partner and complexity of the request.

Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?

No. Completing our enquiry form does not impact your credit score. Lenders or brokers may perform credit checks only later if you pursue a formal application.

What loan sizes can I explore?

We typically work with funding requests from around £10,000 and upwards. Some partners can arrange finance up to several million, depending on the business and lender appetite.

Do you charge businesses a fee to use the service?

No. Our service is free to UK businesses that submit an enquiry. You are under no obligation to accept any offers you receive.

Can you help if I’ve been declined by other lenders?

Yes. Our panel includes brokers and lenders who consider a wide range of circumstances. Submitting an enquiry may identify alternative routes to funding.

What if I don’t proceed after receiving offers?

There’s no penalty. You can compare offers and decide not to proceed — the choice is yours.

Still have a question? Get a tailored quote now.

Next Steps – Secure the Right Business Finance

Fast Business Loans simplifies the search for business funding by matching your enquiry to experienced lenders and brokers. Complete a brief form now — it’s free, quick and puts you in touch with partners who can provide tailored quotes for loans from £10,000 upwards.

Get Started — Free Eligibility Check

Learn more about broader business finance options on our dedicated business finance pillar page: business finance.

– Is Fast Business Loans a lender or broker?
No—Fast Business Loans is an introducer that connects UK businesses to vetted lenders and brokers who provide finance directly.

– Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?
No—our free eligibility check does not impact your credit score, and any credit searches only occur later if you choose to proceed with a provider.

– Is the enquiry form a loan application?
No—the form is an information-only enquiry used to match you with suitable finance partners, with no obligation to apply.

– What loan amounts can I explore?
We typically match funding needs from around £10,000 upwards, with some partners able to arrange facilities into the millions depending on your circumstances.

– How quickly will I hear from a lender or broker?
Matched lenders or brokers usually contact you within a few business hours by phone or email to discuss options and next steps.

– What types of business finance can you connect me with?
We connect UK companies with unsecured and secured business loans, revolving credit, asset and equipment finance, invoice finance, and commercial/property finance, plus sector‑specific options.

– Do you charge any fees to use the service?
Our service is free for UK businesses, and there’s no obligation to accept any offer you receive.

– What information do I need to provide to start?
A quick snapshot is enough—basic company details, the amount and purpose of funding, approximate turnover/trading history, and your contact info.

– Can you help if my business was declined elsewhere?
Yes—our panel includes brokers and lenders who consider a wide range of circumstances, including previous declines or non‑standard cases.

– What happens after I submit my enquiry?
You’ll have an initial eligibility discussion and document checklist with the matched partner, then you can compare offers and only proceed to a formal application if you choose.