The Start Up Loan approval assessment
Many founders qualify with just an idea.
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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How it 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 11,336 entrepreneurs to secure funding, with over £140 million in facilities arranged.
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.
What's assessed
The areas your 60-second assessment looks at to gauge your Start Up Loan approval position.
Basic criteria including age, UK residency and programme requirements.
General indicators within your credit history that may influence approval decisions.
How clearly you've defined the amount required and how it will be used.
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
Answer a few quick questions and see exactly where you stand before you speak to anyone.
No credit check · No obligation · Takes under a minute
In their words
From founders we've helped through the Start Up Loans application.
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2,162 reviews
I was applying for my first start up loan. I found the process easy to follow, and the business advisor really helpful. I was impressed with how straightforward and quick the whole process was, and with the proactivity of bizbritain.
GREAT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
Excellent Support from BizBritain – Highly Recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a great experience with BizBritain throughout my Start Up Loan application process, and I would especially like to thank my advisor, Adam, for his outstanding support. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, and extremely helpful, guiding me through each stage of the process and making sure I understood what was required. Adam took the time to explain everything clearly, answered my questions, and provided valuable guidance that made what could have been a stressful process much easier to navigate. His dedication, communication, and willingness to help really made a difference. I genuinely appreciate the support he provided and the role he played in helping me move forward with my business plans. I would highly recommend BizBritain to anyone looking for guidance and support with their Start Up Loan application. Excellent service from Adam and the team!
Very good experience, thank you
Zoe was very helpful through the process, quickly responses and clear answers to my questions. Thank you very much for helping to get my loan's business.
It takes less than 60 seconds to receive your personalised approval result.
No credit check · No obligation
