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Business Loans in Bristol
The West of England has a vibrant business ecosystem with a number of high-profile start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs. Bristol is highly regarded as the most innovative city in the UK outside of London and is home to a range of established sectors as well as emerging ones. Bristol and Bath’s tech cluster is considered world-leading, and Bristol has a variety of business incubators and accelerators, creating some of the nation’s most exciting upcoming businesses.
There is also a growing clean tech and energy sector, which contributes to a zero-carbon economy on a global scale.
SWIG Finance has business loans available for small and medium-sized businesses in Bristol.
Business Finance in Bristol
Unsecured term Loans are available to growing businesses in Bristol. Loans range from £25,001 up to £250,000 and can be used for a range of purposes.
Start Up Loans are available for entrepreneurs based in Bristol with less than three years of trading.
Start Up Loans range from £500 up to £25,000 and are designed for new and early-stage business owners.
We have a team of local business managers to support businesses in Bristol.
SWIG Finance has a team of local business managers to support businesses in Bristol
At SWIG Finance, we empower start-ups and SMEs to overcome their financial barriers.
SWIG’s senior business manager, Nicola Parker, covers the Bristol area.
Nic has 20 years of experience working in financial services and has previously worked for Triodos, The Co-Operative Bank and Blaise Commercial Finance.
Contact Nicola on;
nicola@swigfinance.co.uk
07484 521 226
Your Nearest Office:
SWIG Finance Ltd (Bristol)
SWIG Finance provides viable SMEs and start-ups with access to finance.
Our decisions are made by people, not computers, which means that we lend by looking at the bigger picture.
Our business managers provide support and guidance throughout the application process, and for the duration of the loan, to give our customers the best chance for success.
We have Start Up Loans for businesses trading less than 3 years
Is my business eligible for a business loan?
The CBILS Scheme closed with effect from 31 March 2021. Learn more here.
Business Loan characteristics
- ✓ Loan value from £25,001 – £250,000
- ✓ Finance for working capital or growth (e.g. equipment)
- ✓ Tangible security is not required
- ✓ We are an accredited Growth Guarantee Scheme lender
- Terms & Conditions Apply
Security
- Fixed & floating debenture taken (ranking behind existing charge holders, if appropriate)
- Unsupported personal guarantees are typically required for business loans
Information required to apply for a business loan:
– Last 2 years' full accounts (if available)
– Most recent management accounts
– Cashflow forecast for a minimum of 12 months
– Last 6 months business bank statements
– Credit Report for all directors
Amount & Term
£25,001 – £250,000 repayable up to 60 months
Interest Charge
Charged at 12% ABR
Fees Arrangement
Fee of 5% charged at outset
“We chose to work with SWIG Finance because, unlike other lenders, at SWIG you can talk to a person. Ultimately, SWIG Finance were able to support our business by looking at the bigger picture – something which other lenders are not willing to do.”
Customer Testimonial, SME Business Owner
How to apply for a Business Loan?
To apply for a Business Loan, you will need to complete our online application form.
Information we will need to assess your loan request:
- Last 2 years’ full accounts (if available)
- Most recent management accounts
- Cashflow forecast for a minimum of 12 months
- Last 6 months business bank statements
- Credit Report for all directors
Apply now to take the next step in securing the funding your business needs.
Our Application Process
We assess each business on its own merit. To apply, please complete our online enquiry form below. Initial enquiries welcomed to establish suitability. Once we have received all the information we need to consider your application, the decision will be made as soon as possible.
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Got a question?
Give us a call today and we will answer any question you may have.
Do you need to borrow less than £25k?
We have Start Up Loans available for businesses that have been trading for less than 3 years.
Apply for a business loan now
Please complete the below enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.
Start Up Funding for Kids Play Space
Hampshire-based entrepreneur, Marnie Waller, has received a £25,000 Start Up Loan, delivered by SWIG Finance, to contribute towards bringing her children’s play centre business to life.
The business, Wonder – A World of Imagination, is an interactive imaginary play space for children and families and is located in the Meridian Centre in Havant.
Wonder is led by Marnie and her husband Gavin, both of whom have significant experience working within Commercial Asset Management and Retail Marketing.