Share your funding needs
Start with a quick check that takes around two minutes. Find out if there’s a suitable match before tackling any paperwork.
UK business funding, made simple
Business finance that suits how you actually trade.
Share your funding needs and we'll match you with suitable funding partners — getting started takes around two minutes, with no initial hard credit check.
Typical funding range
£10k–£500k
Lending Link introduces you to funding providers but does not lend directly. If you choose to go ahead, our partners may pay us a commission or referral fee.
Indicative partner panel covers
Business loans
Merchant cash advance
Asset finance
Invoice finance
Funding types
Explore funding options that suit your business
Different aims call for different funding options. The ranges shown are for guidance only — available options depend on our partners’ requirements and your individual circumstances.
How it works
Your funding options, simplified.
How it works
We find funding partners suited to your business
We identify funding partners on our panel that suit your business, based on how your business actually trades.
You choose
Explore straightforward options and choose what suits you, in your own time. You're under no pressure to move forward and are free to stop whenever you wish.
A comparison
Traditional bank funding or Lending Link
One shared aim — two very different journeys.
The bank route
Decision times vary
Bank decision times vary by lender, finance type and application complexity; some applications can take several weeks.
The Lending Link route
One quick check today
- Around two minutes instead of a weeks-long wait
- Complete it on your phone — no branch visits or printouts needed
- Assessed on your business performance today, not solely on your past
Check your optionsIt takes around two minutes
Why Lending Link?
Solid businesses deserve better than a six-week wait just to be turned down. That’s why we created Lending Link.
Lending Link began with a frustration we couldn’t ignore: good UK businesses left waiting for weeks, only to be turned down by a bank. We believe finding finance for your business should be straightforward, timely and personal — everyday language, prompt answers and no pressure to commit.
Free to use — explore your funding options without fees to you
Clear options — you can walk away at any stage
An introducer - we connect you to a selected lender panel,we don't lend directly
Common scenarios
What business owners come to us
No two businesses are the same - here are some common reasons owners explore their funding options.
A trades business seeking finance for a new van or equipment while keeping cash available for everyday running costs.
An expanding business looking to unlock funds from outstanding invoices instead of waiting 60 or 90 days for customers to pay.
Assistance with covering your VAT payments to HMRC.
FAQ
Clear answers before you check
Will checking my options affect my credit file?
Checking your options with Lending Link doesn't run a hard credit search. If you choose to proceed, finance partners may carry out soft or hard checks as part of their eligibility assessment.
Are you a lender?
No. Lending Link introduces you to funding partners; we don’t provide loans ourselves. Any finance agreement is between you and the lender and is subject to the lender’s terms.
Do you charge me to use the service?
You can check your funding options at no cost and without any commitment to proceed. If you choose to move forward with one of our partners, we may earn a commission or referral fee from the broker or lender.
Is funding guaranteed if I submit the form?
No. Completing this form makes an enquiry; it isn't a credit application. Neither approval nor funding is guaranteed. The options available will depend on your circumstances and our partners' eligibility requirements.
What happens when I submit an enquiry?
We share your information with selected funding partners to help them review your enquiry. Your consent is recorded when you submit your details. Please refer to our Privacy Policy to learn how we use and manage your data.
What do I need to start?
We will need a rough idea of how much funding you're looking for, what you'll use it for, and some key information about your business — including how long you've been operating and your monthly turnover. It takes about two minutes to complete.
Funding that fits — ready when you are.
Check your options in about two minutes. No hard credit search to start.
Funding check
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