Are you searching for finance for your business? Sometimes banks don't hold all the answers and it's more common than you think for banks to turn down business funding applications. Don't let your funding search dampen your spirits!
You just need to find the right finance for your business needs. Matching businesses with funding providers is something we take pride in, and we love to see local businesses succeed when they find the perfect fit. Whether you've been turned down by your bank, or if you're just looking at what funding options are available, we have a range of loans available for businesses in the South West.
How we can help
The South West Regional Loan Fund provides loans of £10,000 to £100,000 to eligible small and medium sized companies that have been unable to raise sufficient funding from their bank.
The application process is straightforward – just complete the application form! We will start the assessment of your application and will aim to give you a decision within 15 working days. Please contact us if you need to discuss your application at any stage.
SWIG Finance provides business loans to the South West. They can say yes when the banks say no. Operating for more than 25 years, SWIG Finance is a not-for-profit organisation delivering loan finance to small and medium sized enterprises in the South West region which cannot access sufficient funding from the banks. We can work alongside the banks and other funders to ensure our clients have the finance they need for the success of their business.
Eligibility
South West Regional Loans are available to limited companies with less than 250 employees and a turnover of up to €50 million or a balance sheet of up to €43 million (EU definition of a medium sized company). Viable investment plans that will create and/or safeguard jobs but cannot attract sufficient bank finance. Finance is available for agreed investment costs only. The loan fund is available in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Cost
An arrangement fee of 3% is payable on loan draw down and a 2% annual premium is charged on all loans guaranteed under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme (EFG). Fees for the taking of any security are levied on a cost basis and the interest on the loan is 12%.
How to get started
Contact our team to start your application process. They will discuss your finance needs and assist you with compleing your application.
Start your application today
To apply for your business loan, contact our expert team of finance specialists who will talk you through the steps of the application process and make sure the loan is right for your business.
