Growth Guarantee Scheme launched to help 11,000 smaller businesses in the UK

The Growth Guarantee Scheme, which replaces the Recovery Loan Scheme, supports smaller businesses by strengthening their access to finance so they can grow. It aims to improve the terms on offer to smaller businesses. 

For businesses in the UK, external finance support and investment is essential in funding expansion, growth and business change and diversity.  

The wide range of finance available to smaller businesses through the Growth Guarantee Scheme includes loans, overdrafts, invoice financing and asset finance. The scheme has around 40 accredited lenders, of which 20 are open for applications with the others opening their applications in the coming weeks. 

The interest rates and lender fees will vary but will take into account the 70% Government-backed Guarantee which may make them favourable. 

Reinald de Monchy, Managing Director, Guarantee and Wholesale Solutions, British Business Bank, said the Growth Guarantee Scheme “will allow lenders to offer more finance to their customers… generating more sustainable growth across the UK and provide a springboard to many smaller businesses to scale up or stay ahead”. 

Last updated: 15th July 2024