Grow your business with confidence
Up to £250k of flexible finance from business experts across the North.
Start your applicationMomentum Loans: Overview
SME owners and entrepreneurs can access fair, flexible funding with a BEF Momentum Loan. Work with local business experts who see your vision and support your ambition.
Dodge the red tape of traditional lenders. We offer loans up to £250k, typically within two weeks.
Grow with confidence
- For businesses trading 1+ years
- Competitive interest, repay over 5 years
- 4.5% setup fees
- Low early repayment fees
- Funds typically in 1–2 weeks
- Credit check required
Is a Momentum Loan right for you?
The BEF team can help find the most appropriate finance for your business.
Why get a Momentum Loan from BEF?
Expert local support
Get a decision from Northern-based business experts who know the region and support your ambition.
Real human decisions
Every loan is manually approved by someone who's taken the time to understand your business.
Not-for-profit lending
The interest you pay on your loan goes straight to supporting more businesses across the region.
Making a positive impact
Our work protects and creates jobs, helping the regional economy compete worldwide.
We're the North's growth partner.
Start your applicationHow to apply in four steps
Tell us what your business needs to keep growing.
Our team will build a loan around you.
We'll clearly explain the terms of your loan in plain language.
We typically aim to approve applications within two weeks.
Protect your business in under five minutes.
Start your applicationFrequently asked questions
Don't see your question answered here? Get in touch, we're happy to help.
Start your application
Ready to take the next step? Share your business goals and funding needs, and we’ll build a Small Business Loan around you.
Loan example
You can apply for a Small Business Loan of up to £250,000.
For a Small Business Loan of £50,000 loan repayable over 5 years (this is an illustration only):
- 60 monthly payments of £1,256.11
- Setup fee: £2,000 (payable at start of contract)
- Interest rate: 13.5% per annum (above B.O.E base)
- A personal guarantee may be required
Your actual loan terms may vary depending on your circumstances and the decision of our credit approvers.
All loans are subject to eligibility and affordability checks.
Early Repayment Fees
For early resettlement fees, please refer to Section (4) Repayments of our Terms of Engagement.