Funding for the businesses that power the UK
SMEs employ 60% of the UK private workforce. We match you with the lender best suited to your size and sector.
Business funding made simpler
- £5,000 – £500,000 funding
- 300+ UK lenders on our panel
- Initial decisions often within 24 hours
- Soft-search eligibility check
At a glance
About SME Loans
Every SME is different. A 5-person agency needs different funding to a 50-person manufacturer. We've curated 300+ lenders across every product type so you get matched with the right facility, the right amount and the right rate.
Why businesses choose Apex Loans
Expert support, access to a wide lender panel and a straightforward application process.
300+ lender panel
Far more choice than any single bank can offer.
Sector specialists
Lenders that understand your industry's working capital cycle.
End-to-end support
From eligibility check to drawdown, one point of contact.
No application fees
Free, no-obligation enquiry and application.
Am I eligible?
Eligibility varies by lender, but businesses with an established trading history and regular turnover may have access to a wide range of funding options.
Our eligibility check takes around 60 seconds and helps us understand which options may be suitable. It uses a soft search only, so there is no impact on your credit score.
- UK-registered SME
- Trading 6+ months
- Verifiable turnover
Access a wide panel of UK business lenders
- 300+ UK lenders, from high-street names to specialist SME funders
- One application reviewed against multiple funding options
- FCA-regulated credit broker — we arrange finance, we are not the lender
- A UK-based funding specialist manages your case end-to-end
Frequently asked questions
Ready to explore sme loans?
Check eligibility in around 60 seconds with no impact on your credit score.