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In response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, 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
As the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak affects all our lives, we want to assure our valued community of borrowers and lenders that we’re doing everything we can support you all at this difficult time. We wanted to give you an update of …Read More
Amid the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, LendingCrowd stands ready to help our valued community of borrowers and lenders. With the stock market experiencing volatility in recent days, it is important to remember that LendingCrowd only lends to British businesses that have been …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
We are planning an upgrade to our systems on Monday 2 March 2020. This work is scheduled to begin at 6am on Monday and is expected to last no longer than two hours. This means that borrowers and lenders may not …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
At LendingCrowd, affordability is at the heart of every lending decision. We assess each application on a case-by-case basis and we focus on the ability of a business to repay its loan. We also look for proven management skills, a strong …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
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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.
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The company's registered office is 23 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7DX.
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