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Start Up Loans
Start or grow your own business
- Borrow up to £25,000
- Fixed interest rate of 6% per annum (per year)
- Repay over a term of 1–5 years
- 12 months of free mentoring
- Government-backed
Start Up Loans
Start or grow your own business
- Borrow up to £25,000
- Fixed interest rate of 6% per annum (per year)
- Repay over a term of 1–5 years
- 12 months of free mentoring
- Government-backed
Real-Time Service Update:
We are currently experiencing unusually high service volumes and regret that this is impacting the speed at which we are able to progress customer applications. We are taking action to address the increased demand for our services and working hard to progress in-flight applications as quickly as we can. In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.
To ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible, applicants are advised to check they have fully completed all relevant sections of the application, with as much supporting detail as possible. If you need support to complete your application, please visit our support and advice hub or Learn with Start-Up Loans (In partnership with the Open University) for more information.
Learn with Start Up Loans
Start Up Loans has partnered with The Open University to offer a range of free courses ideal for people who are going into business for the first time. The courses provide rich information covering subjects such as:
- Entrepreneurship
- Career and Leadership
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing and Commercial Awareness
- Project Management
Borrow up to £25,000
(The average loan amount is £7,200)
Fixed interest rate of 6% per annum (per year)
Repay the loan over a term of 1–5 years
No fees for arranging the loan or paying it back early
Support with writing business plans and cash flow forecasts
12 months of free mentoring once you receive a loan
A range of useful templates and how-to guides
Exclusive discounts on business products from O2, Experian, Intuit and 30+ more
To be eligible to apply for a Start Up Loan, you must meet the following criteria:
Your type of business and reason for wanting the loan is eligible under the terms of the scheme
Do you meet the criteria?
Apply today and get support with creating your business plan and cash flow forecast.
If you’re in a business partnership, buying an existing business or starting a franchise, you can apply for a Start Up Loan if you meet the criteria above. Scroll down this page to find out more about the process for these applicants.
The essential guide to starting a business
Inside, you’ll find tips and advice on:
- conducting market research on customers and competitors
- choosing a company structure
- figuring out your responsibilities around paying insurance and tax
- developing your business strategy and sales forecast
- writing your business plan
- analysing your strengths and weaknesses
Download this free guide
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Our success stories
Thousands of UK businesses have been backed with the help of a Start Up Loan. Read below to find out about some of our success stories and how the support we offer, combined with small business funding, helped them turn their dreams into reality.
Download Document(opens in a new tab) - With years of experience in the menswear fashion industry Amy decided that it was time to fulfil her ambition and ... Download Document(opens in a new tab) - Father of two David O’Neal opened his children's hair salon Shortcuts with the help of a Start Up Loan. David set out ... Download Document(opens in a new tab) - Lucy & Meriel both received a Start Up Loan of £7,000 for their frozen yoghurt ice lolly business Claudi & ... * Required fields.