Finance that fits your growth ambitions
Get funding up to £250,000 that’s shaped around your next move, not someone else’s tick-box.
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Finance that meets you where you are
When you’re growing a business, access to the right funding shouldn’t be a barrier. But too often, banks and online lenders offer rigid products that don’t reflect how real businesses operate.
That’s why more and more businesses are turning to lenders who take the time to understand their plans, and back them to succeed.
A loan designed for growing businesses
A Small Business Loan from Business Finance NW is built for established or growing businesses that want to take the next step without delays, red tape or inflexible rules.
You’ll work directly with an experienced Investment Managers to shape a loan that fits your business. No jargon. No call centres. Just practical support and funding that works.
What is a Small Business Loan
A Small Business Loan is designed for established or growing businesses that want to invest in their next step without the delays, rigid rules or red tape of traditional lending.
For bigger growth projects
- Average loan: £75k
- Competitive interest rates
- Repay over 1 – 5 years
- 4% setup fees
- Low early repayment fees
- Receive funds in 2 weeks or less
- Dedicated local relationship manager
- Backed by the GGS
Is a Small Business Loan right for you?
If your business is already up and running and you’re ready for the next step, this loan could be just the thing.
Why businesses in the North West choose us
We’re local, like you
Talk to real people who know your region, your challenges and your ambitions.
We look beyond the numbers
Where traditional lenders focus on rigid criteria, we take a broader view, backing strong ideas, solid plans, and ambitious people.
Decisions made by real people
You’ll work with an Investment Manager who understands your business and your region, not a faceless algorithm.
Not-for-profit, all for you
As a Community Development Finance Institution, we reinvest in businesses like yours, not shareholders.
We’re not just a lender. We’re a not-for-distributed-profit partner dedicated to your success.
Start your enquiryClient testimonials
Our clients tell the story best, see how our loans helped them.
"Our partnership with BEF has been instrumental in realising our growth aspirations. This NPIF loan has empowered us to better serve our community and expand our horizons."
Tomas Oppedal
"Throughout our journey so far, we have turned to BEF first for our funding requirements."
How to apply in four easy steps
Tell us what you need. It takes just one minute.
Get expert guidance and support on the right funding solution for you.
We’ll help you build a finance solution around your goals.
Most successful clients receive funding in two weeks or less.
FAQs about Small Business Loans
We’re local and ready to chat. No pressure, no jargon, just clear, friendly advice to help you take the next step.
We work better together
By partnering with trusted organisations, we reach more businesses and boost our impact where it matters most.
Loan example
You can apply for a Small Business Loan of up to £250,000.
For a Small Business Loan of £50,000 loan repayable over 5 years (this is an illustration only):
- 60 monthly payments of £1,256.11
- Setup fee: £2,000 (payable at start of contract)
- Interest rate: 13.5% per annum (above B.O.E base)
- A personal guarantee may be required
Your actual loan terms may vary depending on your circumstances and the decision of our credit approvers.
All loans are subject to eligibility and affordability checks.
Early Repayment Fees
For early resettlement fees, please refer to Section (4) Repayments of our Terms of Engagement.