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Bridge &
Build Finance
Bridging loans, development finance and specialist property funding.
- Bridging loans
- Development finance
- Auction finance
- Refurbishment finance
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Get instant quotes from lenders on our panel, then our expert brokers search 300+ UK lenders to place your case with the right ones.
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From our first conversation to everything being completed took around 7 days, and they kept us informed throughout.
- Access 300+ UK lendersWe search the whole market to find the right fit.
- No credit search to view optionsSee your quotes with no impact on your credit file.
- One application, multiple lendersSave time with a single application.
- Broker support throughoutOur experts handle the process from start to finish.
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What our clients say
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“I’d like to say a big thank you to Simon and the team for successfully assisting with the sourcing and placing of our most recent funding.”
Solicitors’ practiceManagement team
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“I manage the VFO department at an accountancy practice and contacted Simon on behalf of a client whose unique situation made him appear unsuitable for finance.”
Accountancy practiceIntroduced a client
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“Simon has raised a large level of funds for me on numerous occasions to assist me in the growth of my business through acquisition.”
Business ownerRepeat client, growth by acquisition
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“We had already approached other finance companies who weren’t able to help. From our first conversation to everything being completed took around 7 days, and they kept us informed throughout.”
Family-run businessMachine finance after other lenders couldn’t help
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“Simon has been fantastic in supporting my business to secure suitable funding across several deals. He is fair and always gives advice that is in the best interest of his clients.”
Business ownerRepeat client
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“I contacted them to apply for a VAT funding loan. Simon responded within half an hour of my request and was able to confirm funding within a 24 hour period.”
Company directorVAT funding
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“Thank you Simon for your help in gaining the funding we needed to scale our business into 2025. I was particularly impressed with your speed of response and professionalism throughout the process.”
Business ownerGrowth funding
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“We were looking for finance for new equipment. Simon is excellent and objective-driven, without the horrendous form filling of your usual high street bank. The whole thing took just a few days.”
Furniture businessEquipment finance
How it works
- 01Get instant quotesGet quotes from our panel of trusted lenders in minutes.
- 02A broker reviews your caseOur experts search 300+ UK lenders to find the right ones.
- 03Compare your optionsReview and compare the best quotes side by side.
- 04Apply with supportWe’ll help you apply and manage the process through to completion.
Finance solutions
View all finance typesFinance for every stage of your business. From working capital to acquisitions, we help UK businesses access the right finance, from the right lender, at the right time.
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Working Capital
Keep your business moving
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Business Loans
Fund growth and opportunities
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Asset Finance
Fund the equipment you need
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Commercial Mortgages
Buy, refinance or release equity
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Invoice Finance
Improve cash flow and unlock invoices
Also: Tax Funding (spread the cost of hmrc bills) · Acquisition Finance (turn opportunities into growth) · Refinancing (restructure existing borrowing) · Machinery Finance (fund new and used machinery) · Finance by industry
Our specialist finance websites
Specialist expertise. One trusted team.
Alongside our core business finance services, we also have two specialist websites for more specific funding needs.
Professional
Practice Loans
Tailored finance for dental, medical, legal and other professional practices.
- Dental practice loans
- Medical practice loans
- Legal practice loans
- Other professional practices
Featured case studies.
More case studies
£320,000Transport and logistics
New contracts won. More vehicles needed before the revenue arrived.
A logistics operator needed several commercial vehicles for new contracts. Vehicle finance kept cash free for drivers and mobilisation.
Equipment · Transport and logistics
£314,570Florist
£314,570 across five facilities. A florist that keeps coming back.
Stock-heavy seasonal funding around peak trading periods, covering flowers, packaging, staffing and larger supplier orders.
Retail · Repeat funding · Working capital
£300,000Motor dealership
£300,000 across two facilities. Cash turned into stock on the forecourt.
The dealership wanted to buy vehicle stock rather than leave cash waiting for the next sales cycle.
Automotive · Working capital · Repeat funding
Why businesses choose us
- Access 300+ UK lendersWe search the whole market to find the right fit.
- No credit search to view optionsSee your quotes with no impact on your credit file.
- One application, multiple lendersSave time with a single application.
- Broker support throughoutOur experts handle the process from start to finish.
- 300+UK lenders searched
- 100+Lenders quoting instantly
- £10k – £20mFunding we arrange
- Whole of marketA broker, not a lender
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Straight answers before you borrow.
What lenders check, how long it takes and what you can borrow.
See all FAQsWill there be a credit check?
All lenders will run a credit check on the directors and the business itself. This will only be done with your permission and agreement to submit an application on your behalf.
How quickly can I get a loan?
This will depend on the time it takes you to send over the information needed to apply. Once the lender has all the information to hand to underwrite the proposal, lenders often give a decision within a few working days. If you are happy to proceed, funds are usually released soon after the finance documents are signed.
What can I use a business loan for?
In reality, you can use the funds for any business rationale. This could be buying new stock, purchasing equipment, investing in new staff, marketing or general working capital.
How much can I borrow?
The amount you can borrow will depend on a lot of factors, which include:
- Business credit score
- Trading history
- Affordability
- Personal credit score
- Financial accounts
Most lenders are usually comfortable lending a month’s average turnover. If you require more than this, we will simply approach more than one lender. We help businesses raise unsecured funding from £10,000 to around £1 million, and up to £20 million where secured, property, asset-based or acquisition finance fits.
Can I repay my loan early?
You can always pay off your agreement early. Some lenders will offer a rebate of interest charges, whilst other lenders will require the total amount repayable. It’s always worth checking your finance documents first to see if it’s beneficial to settle off an agreement early.
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