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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.

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  • Instant personalised results
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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.

Working with British Business Bank

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 Guiding UK founders through their first loan since 2012.
11,000+ Entrepreneurs funded Helped to start, grow, or buy a business.
£135m+ In Start Up Loans secured Government-backed funding from £500 to £25,000.

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

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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
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In their words

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From founders we've helped through the Start Up Loans application.

Excellent 2,081 reviews

Painless and straightforward; a first-class service.

Bizbritain (and my fantastic advisor in particular) made the whole process of applying for and securing a business start-up loan for my new venture really relaxed and straightforward. No jargon, no complications - just getting it done rapidly and professionally. All of my queries (of which there were many!) were responded to and dealt with very quickly. I would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone in my position. First class service from start to finish.

Great Experience with BizBritain

Great Experience with BizBritain, Karen was amazing throughout the entire process!

Once my financial advisor had been…

Once my financial advisor had been appointed I found that to have a direct e-mail contact made communication very easy. This gave a personal touch which is so often not the case in the modern world. I was also able to speak with my advisor which was also great. I was also impressed with the speed at which information was processed.

Outstanding ,clear and honest support…

Outstanding ,clear and honest support along with pleasant communication made the process very easy. Highly recommend biz Britain

Victoria was very responsive and…

Victoria was very responsive and helpful to get my funding across the line. She has now helped me secure it for my business venture and I couldn’t have done it without her! Thanks

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