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You’ve just taken a big step forward. We’ve received your Small Business Loan enquiry and now it’s our turn to move quickly.

To give you a decision faster, we’ll need two quick things from you:

1. Share your financial picture with one click

With Open Banking you can securely share your financial data. No forms, no waiting. It’s the fastest way for us to understand your business and say yes.

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2. Send us your latest accounts

Think of this as your highlight reel. Email your most recent full-year accounts to our loans team. Email us at [email protected].

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What happens next

We will review your Open Banking data and accounts. A member of our loans team will be in touch, usually within two working days, with an update on your enquiry.

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