Loans to start, grow or steady your business
Borrow up to £250,000 on fair terms. Start your business. Scale with confidence. Find your loan in three clicks.
What our clients say
From first-time founders to growing businesses, thousands have unlocked their next step with our support. Here’s how Finance NW funding helped turn ambition into action.
"This support [a Start-Up Loan from BEF] is not just financial; it's a vote of confidence in our mission, and we are excited to see how it propels us forward."
Esther Jaskolski
Finance that fits your business goals
Whatever you’re working on, the right loan can help you move forward:
- Keep your cash flow steady
- Hire and grow your team
- Launch new products or services
- Invest in tools, tech, or premises
- Expand into new markets
- Tackle the unexpected with confidence
For ambitious startup founders
- For pre-starts and start-ups
- Fund your start or growth
- Low interest rates
- 1–5 year repayments
- 12 months free mentoring
- Government-backed support
Grow with confidence
- For scaling-up
- Fund your growth
- Competitive interest rates
- 5 year repayments
- Dedicated 1-2-1 Support
- Fast decisions, funds in weeks
Our impact in the last 12 months:
Invested in businesses like yours
Added to the regional economy
Jobs created or protected
Banks say no, we say yes
We see your story, your potential, and your plans not just a credit score. With BEF, every decision is made by people who understand business, not by algorithms. That means fair consideration, clear terms, and support that lasts.
We work better together
By partnering with trusted organisations, we reach more businesses and boost our impact where it matters most.
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