Cookies are temporary files we place on your device to improve your user experience, for example to sign up and log in to your account. Find out more about cookies, and how to control them, in our privacy policy. By continuing to use our site, you agree to this policy
With inflation and interest rates continuing the dominate the headlines, it’s only natural to have concerns about the rising costs of living and running a business. LendingCrowd’s fast and flexible SME loans can provide peace of mind: Fixed monthly repayments of …Read More
To help our valued community of borrowers during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have produced guides to download in an easy-to-use format. These guides contain details of support measures such as rates relief and the Recovery Loan Scheme, with the content tailored …Read More
In response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, a range of measures have been announced by the UK Government and devolved administrations to support businesses through this fast-changing situation. To help our valued community of borrowers access this information and support in …Read More
LendingCrowd, the only fintech lending platform headquartered in Scotland, has been accredited by the British Business Bank as a new lender under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). This means LendingCrowd will be able to distribute UK government-backed loans to …Read More
Increasing numbers of businesses are turning to alternative sources of finance to fuel their growth ambitions as bank lending continues to fall. The latest Small Business Finance Markets report from the British Business Bank shows that business lending by marketplace platforms …Read More
Running your own business isn’t for everyone, but for those with the passion and skills to take on the challenge and strike out on their own, it can be a rewarding experience. Being your own boss gives you full control, and …Read More
When your business is growing and you’re ready to take it to the next stage, you may need to raise funds to realise your ambitions. Two of the most common sources of external finance are debt funding and equity financing. Read …Read More
Working capital is the lifeblood of a business. It’s defined as current assets minus current liabilities, so represents the amount of cash available to the business at any given time once it meets its liabilities, for example staff wages and supplier …Read More
Accessing a business loan, whether it’s for growth, stock, office renovations, equipment or even hiring more staff, can often be a daunting prospect. As the House of Commons Treasury Committee said in its SME Finance report last year: “It is naive …Read More
Uncertainty could result in the largest cut to SME lending, by banks, since the financial crisis of 2008, according to the latest Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey. Availability of business loans has remained steady for the past four years but …Read More
LendingCrowd is the trading name of Edinburgh Alternative Finance Limited, Company Number SC468392, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference number 670991). LendingCrowd and its products are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
The company's registered office is 23 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7DX.
Copyright © LendingCrowd 2023. All rights reserved.
