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What an absolutely brilliant company! I genuinely cannot recommend Smart Funding Solutions enough. We’re a small family-run business and needed finance for a machine that will make a huge difference to our business and help us move forward and grow. We had already approached other finance companies who unfortunately weren’t able to help, so finding Smart Funding Solutions was an absolute breath of fresh air. From our first conversation to everything being completed took around 7 days. They made the entire process so easy and straightforward and kept us informed throughout. What made it even easier was that they dealt directly with the company we were buying the machine from and, once everything was approved, paid them directly. We now have the machine we needed and can concentrate on growing and building our business. If you’re looking for finance, especially if you’ve struggled to get help elsewhere, I would absolutely recommend giving Smart Funding Solutions a call. Professional, efficient, helpful and genuinely interested in finding a solution.
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I manage the VFO department at an accountancy practice and contacted Simon on behalf of one of my clients, whose unique situation made him appear unsuitable for finance. I had a chat with Simon and he got straight onto the case and found a fantastic finance deal which allows my client to take his business to the next level. Communication was great, and finance that appeared unattainable was sorted within a short period of time. This is the kind of service I am happy to recommend to my clients with finance needs.
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I contacted Smart Funding Solutions to apply for a VAT funding loan. Simon, the director, responded within half an hour of my request and was able to confirm funding within a 24 hour period. It was the first time I have had to apply for funding owing to a short-term cash flow problem, and he made the journey so easy. Kind and highly efficient: I would highly recommend Smart Funding Solutions for a fast, professional service.
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I’d like to say a big thank you to Simon and the team at Smart Funding Solutions for successfully assisting with the sourcing and placing of our most recent funding. Simon was able to secure a lend when others appeared to have run out of appetite to place business or source viable options. I would highly recommend Simon and Smart Funding Solutions should you need to raise capital or finance for your business needs.
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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. He has never let me down when many others have, and I’m always amazed how he comes up with funding so quickly and efficiently.
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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. Highly recommended.
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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. I would recommend them to anyone.
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When it came to finding a business loan, the team took away all the worry and stress. They sent over some potential options for us to discuss in detail and helped secure the funding we needed within days.
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The team dealt with my enquiry in a timely, efficient manner. They recommended the government-backed Start Up Loan to me, and I’ve successfully borrowed the money I needed at a low interest rate.
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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.
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Smart Funding Solutions were knowledgeable and professional when sourcing me a suitable business loan. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other business owners looking for funding.
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The team were very helpful. They listened to our requirements and found a product that suited us, and they also helped us through the contract and onboarding process. Would recommend!
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A super responsive broker who quickly diagnoses the needs of the client. Highly recommended. This is a broker we would look to work with to form our long-term financial strategy.
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I couldn’t source funding for my business, but the team got in touch within an hour and had it sorted within 24 hours. Fantastic service, and I would definitely use them again.
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Simon was fast, kept us updated at all stages and was a real pleasure to work with on our asset finance. I highly recommend this company: excellent service all round.
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A simple process from start to finish. It allowed me to concentrate on my business while Smart Funding Solutions found me the most competitive business loan. 10/10.
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The whole process was a breeze. Smart Funding Solutions couldn’t have dealt with my enquiry any better. Fantastic customer service, highly recommend!
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Getting a business loan can feel like a bit of a minefield, but everything was broken down for me in great detail. Will use again in the future!
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More than happy with the service and the outcome. I will recommend them to other business owners in my network looking for funding in future.
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Spoke with Simon, who managed to get me the loan I needed promptly. The whole process was very smooth and was completed within a few days.
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Simon was a pleasure to deal with and helped us find a business loan that matched our growth goals and future expansion plans.
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A very quick and efficient service from Simon. The whole process was streamlined and extremely easy. Would highly recommend.
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An excellent company that provided funding options quickly. The deal we received was exactly what we needed.
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The team go out of their way to find you the best deal and are on top form. Thank you for all your support.
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Really easy to deal with and very transparent from start to finish. My go-to finance broker from now on!
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Very knowledgeable, with clear communication throughout, and nothing was too much trouble!
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Simon was excellent throughout the process. He knows his stuff and is easy to deal with.
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A very professional and results-oriented approach to funding. Highly recommended!
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The team provided a very helpful and professional service. Highly recommend!
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Amazing, easy to talk to and extremely helpful. Definitely recommend.
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Knowledgeable, patient and very approachable. Thanks guys!
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Great, dedicated service!
Reviews are from our Google Business Profile, lightly edited for length and to remove names. Every case is different: lenders set their own criteria and all finance is subject to status.
Which UK business loan broker has the best reviews?
No independent body ranks business loan brokers, so the best-reviewed broker for you is one whose reviews you can check and that describe cases like yours. Smart Funding Solutions, a whole-of-market commercial finance broker based in Chester, publishes every Google review with text on this page, edited only for length and to remove names, so you can judge the service yourself.
What to look for in broker reviews
- Specific detail: what was arranged, for what kind of business and how long it took. The reviews above describe machinery finance completed in about a week, acquisition funding raised more than once and cases other lenders had turned down.
- Hard cases, not just easy ones: reviews from businesses that had been declined elsewhere, or whose situation made them look unsuitable, say more than a smooth bank loan.
- Who is writing: introducers such as accountants only recommend brokers they trust with their own clients.
- Where the review lives: reviews on an independent platform such as Google are harder to curate than quotes on a broker's own website.
Then check the broker, not just the reviews
- Search the firm on the FCA Register and Companies House. We are members of the NACFB and FIBA; see about Smart Funding Solutions.
- Ask how the broker is paid before you proceed: ours is set out under how we are paid.
- Read completed deals in our case studies, and our guide to choosing a business loan broker.
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Broker reviews: common questions
Which UK business loan broker has the best reviews?
There is no official ranking, so judge brokers on reviews you can check: detailed, recent comments from real businesses describing what was arranged, how quickly and how well they were kept informed. Smart Funding Solutions, a whole-of-market commercial finance broker, publishes every Google review with text on this page, edited only to remove names, so you can read them in full.
How can I tell if business finance broker reviews are genuine?
Look for reviews that describe a specific deal, sector or problem, appear on an independent platform such as Google, and are spread over time rather than arriving in a burst. Then check the firm itself on the FCA Register and Companies House, and ask how it is paid before you proceed.
Our clients say
Trusted by UK businesses across every sector.
“Simon was fast, kept us updated at all stages and was a real pleasure to work with on our asset finance. I highly recommend this company: excellent service all round.”
“Spoke with Simon, who managed to get me the loan I needed promptly. The whole process was very smooth and was completed within a few days.”
“Getting a business loan can feel like a bit of a minefield, but everything was broken down for me in great detail. Will use again in the future!”
“Simon was a pleasure to deal with and helped us find a business loan that matched our growth goals and future expansion plans.”
“I couldn’t source funding for my business, but the team got in touch within an hour and had it sorted within 24 hours. Fantastic service, and I would definitely use them again.”
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