Finance for businesses
that deserve an opportunity.
We provide loans of up to £250,000 for startups,
Our experienced team work hand-in-hand with you to
remove the overwhelm.
Join the many people who have benefitted from our support:
£96 million +
invested in small businesses
5,257
small businesses supported
8,605
jobs created or safeguarded
growing businesses, and those overlooked by mainstream lenders.
More than a lender, a business partner.
We look beyond credit scores
We take time to understand your business, people, and potential.
Support at every stage
From new beginnings to scaling up, we're here every step of the way.
Real people, real decisions
Every application is reviewed by an experienced person, someone who understands the tricky landscape of business.
Dedicated Relationship Manager
You'll have a single point of contact who will be there when you need them.
We empower people to succeed.
We're proud to support businesses of all sizes, and across many industries, including:
Manufacturing
Recreation
Healthcare
Professional Services
Engineering
Technology
Childcare
Beauty
Retail
Tourism
Hospitality
The list goes on!
Which is the best loan for your business?
Start Up Loan
Up to £25,000
New businesses,
or trading up to 5 years
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7.5% fixed interest rate
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Repay over 1-5 years
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Up to £25,000 per director (max 4 directors)
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No early repayment fees
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Free post-loan support
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Unsecured personal loan for business use
Business Loan
£25,001 - £250,000
Growing businesses,
ready to scale
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Competitive interest rate
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Repay over 1-5 years
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Growth Guarantee Scheme support available
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No early repayment fees
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1-2-1 Personalised support
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Business loan for small businesses
Success stories
My experience with First Enterprise and my assigned Business Advisor exceeded expectations. From insightful email correspondence to engaging conversations, I felt genuinely supported and guided every step of the way.
Rosie Elvin
Founder
ADHD Focus
First Enterprise and our assigned Business Advisor provided invaluable support and guidance, helping us secure funding and refine our business strategy. Their understanding and encouragement have been vital to our growth.
Callum Cooke
Founder
Kondor Kidz
I truly appreciated our Investment Manager taking the time to meet us in person and understand our care model. The loan came at a crucial time, providing much-needed financial relief and allowing us to continue delivering essential care.
Bernadette Charehwa
Managing Director
Woodleigh Healthcare
The loan has really helped me kick start the promotion of my work to a wider audience. The team at First Enterprise has been great to work with, being thorough in their approach and offering some very useful advice along the way.
Nicholas Munn
Founder
Black Pear Bespoke
My business needed extra funding for seasonal plans. Whilst I had started discussions with banks, I wasn’t getting the result we needed. Lenders like First Enterprise are much needed to support the backbone of UK businesses!
Sarah Louise Fairburn
Founder
IMP & MAKER
The funds have helped us achieve our dream of owning a small business serving fellow creatives. Our Investment Manager at First Enterprise made the daunting process easy to follow and kept us updated every step of the way.
Hannah & Daniel Byrne
Co-Owners
Knit Nottingham
How can we help?
Take the first step towards peace of mind.
Contact us to discuss your future plans, and learn how to secure funding.
Trustworthy, friendly, and experts at what we do.
We'd love to hear about your business.
Our Partners
We work with trusted partners to help small businesses secure the financing they need to grow and succeed.
Our Accreditations
Our industry-wide recognitions and the programmes we participate in enable us to maintain gold standard service for our clients.
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