Business Loans

You can’t really avoid credit checks when applying for a business loan, but we’ve put together a series of strategies to boost your chances of being approved even if your credit score isn’t great.

Although you may be able to get a personal loan to start or grow a small business, most lenders state that their personal loans cannot be used for this purpose.

Want to start or expand a business, but haven’t got access to the funds? Check out our guide to find out if Novuna’s (formerly Hitachi) business loan is the lifeline you need.

We look at the most recent business loan statistics and trends, and how lending to SMEs and small businesses has changed over the years.

If you run a small business and need to borrow money, you may be asked to give a personal guarantee. We’ve looked at how it works and what risks it carries.

Explore the latest statistics on women in business, including the number of businesses owned by women and access to funding and loans.

Discover the best finance options available for female entrepreneurs.

What’s working capital finance? How does it work? Which type is right for your business? Our guide unpacks them to help you navigate cash flow ups and downs.

We explain how a VAT loan could help you to spread the cost of your VAT bill.

See the full results of our independent customer satisfaction survey of 400 business loan customers – how did your company fare?