From the 6th April 2026 the .Start Up Loans fixed interest rate for new applications is changing to 7.5%. Eligibility criteria for a first Start Up Loan is being extended to businesses that have been trading for up to 60 months.
LOCATION

Small Business Loans in LOCATION

£ 50,000
5years
£

~40 WORDS DESCRIBING LOCATION AND HOW BUSINESS FINANCE IS HELPING SME OWNERS HERE

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Business Finance North West

LOCATION: Overview

Target: 120–150 words

  • Introduce the location’s business profile
  • Explain why the loan type is relevant to that location
  • Keep short and scannable
  • Include one location-specific anchor (e.g. neighbourhoods, sectors, regeneration areas
  • Include one link to the product page in the copy

Small Business Loans at a glance

For established SME owners who need to expand faster or protect their long-term operations.

Small Business Loan Up to £250k

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
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Business Finance North West

How is business finance helping LOCATION?

Target: 130–160 words

  • Describe local challenges or opportunities
  • Provide 2–3 location-specific examples of how the loan is commonly used
  • Keep examples short, practical and realistic
  • Maintain regional relevance

SME support near LOCATION

Target: 40–60 words**

Rules

County pages:

  • Must link to all cities within that county (same loan type silo only)

City pages:

  • Must link to 2–3 nearby cities (same loan type silo only)

All pages must also link UP to:

  • The main product page for that loan type

Do not:

  • Cross-link Start Up Loan pages to Small Business Loan pages
  • Link outside the North East
  • Link city pages back up to county pages

How to apply in four easy steps

1. Enquire

Tell us what you need. It takes just one minute.

2. Meet your Investment Manager

Get expert guidance and support on the right funding solution for you.

3. Receive your loan offer

We’ll help you build a finance solution around your goals.

4. Receive your loan

Most successful clients receive funding in two weeks or less.

Secure your business growth

The BEF team are ready to build a loan around your business goals and secure your long-term success.

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