Find out more about the range of measures that have been introduced to support businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic. To help our valued community of borrowers, we have produced guides to download in an easy-to-use format. These contain details of schemes …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
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