Excellent service
Excellent service from BizBritain throughout our loan application. The process was clear and well supported. Special thanks to Brenda for her responsiveness and guidance throughout. Highly recommended.
The Start Up Loan approval assessment
Many founders qualify with just an idea.
How likely are you to be approved for a start up loan?
Funding of £500–£25,000 is available through the government-backed Start Up Loans scheme. Take this 60-second assessment to understand how lenders are likely to view your application.
- No credit check
- Instant personalised results
- No obligation
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How it works
Here's how the assessment works
This assessment reviews the core factors considered in a Start Up Loan application. It gives you an early indication of how your application may be viewed before you formally apply.
It's built on over 14 years of experience supporting more than 11,000 entrepreneurs to secure Start Up Loans, totalling over £135 million in funding.
It does not affect your credit score and does not commit you to applying.
Start Up Loans are £500 to £25,000 per founder at a fixed 7.5% rate. Read the full details on our Start Up Loans page.
Business support partner
Start Up Loans scheme
bizbritain is an official business support partner of the British Business Bank, delivering Start Up Loans as part of a network of business support partners.
14+ years
Start Up Loan experience
11,000+
Entrepreneurs funded
£135m+
In Start Up Loans secured
What's assessed
What the assessment covers
The areas your 60-second assessment looks at to gauge your Start Up Loan approval position.
Eligibility
Basic criteria including age, UK residency and programme requirements.
Credit profile
General indicators within your credit history that may influence approval decisions.
Funding clarity
How clearly you've defined the amount required and how it will be used.
Business stage
Your current stage, from early idea through to initial trading activity.
These factors reflect common review considerations but do not guarantee approval. All applications are subject to assessment and eligibility criteria.
Free 60-second assessment
Check your approval chances now
Answer a few quick questions and see exactly where you stand before you speak to anyone.
- Whether you meet core approval criteria
- What lenders typically assess for early-stage founders
- How strong your approval position may be
- What your next step should be
No credit check · No obligation · Takes under a minute
In their words
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
From founders we've helped through the Start Up Loans application.
Excellent
2,106 reviews
Really fast and easy to use
Really fast and easy to use
Really Helpful Team Made It Happen
Emily was so helpful getting the application over the line. I found a lot of it complicated but Emily and the people around her stepped in a help me every step of the way.
excellent experience
excellent experience. Zoe was a great helper throughout the application process. I can't recommend her enough.
Karen made an outstanding effort with…
Karen made an outstanding effort with helping me with my application, always stayed on top of my application and assisted me with every step , very good communication and fast responses thank you very much
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No credit check · No obligation