British Business Bank
Start Up Loans Programme
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Government-backed loan for new businesses. Up to £25k at 6% fixed interest. Includes free mentoring and business support.
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- —UK resident aged 18+.
- —Business must be based in the UK and trading for fewer than 36 months (or not yet started).
- —Must not have received a Start Up Loan previously.
- —Business plan and cash flow forecast required.
- —Personal credit check conducted.
- —No specific sector restrictions.
About this grant
The Start Up Loans Programme is a government-backed personal loan scheme for new and early-stage businesses. Loans from £500 to £25,000 at a fixed 6% per annum interest rate. Loan terms of 1–5 years. Comes with 12 months of free mentoring from a business expert and access to business resources. Not technically a grant but one of the most accessible forms of business finance for pre-revenue businesses.
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