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Amazon Loans for UK Sellers: The 2026 Guide
If you've searched "amazon loans" recently, you've probably hit a wall of articles saying Amazon shut down its lending programme. They're out of date. Amazon Lending is still available to UK sellers. It just works differently to how it did before March 2024. This...
Business Loans with No Credit Check: What’s Really Available
When people talk about business loans without a credit check, they usually don’t mean no background research at all. The reality is that all lenders will want to know who they’re lending to. What you can look for, however, is business finance that doesn't require a...
How to Get a Business Loan in the UK
The term "business loan" covers a wide range of different products, and the right one depends on your trading history, how much you need, whether you can offer security, and how quickly you need the funds. This guide covers all of it: what's available, what lenders...
Business Loan Declined? What to Do Next
A business loan declined decision can put pressure on cash flow, supplier payments, hiring plans or growth projects. It can also feel personal, particularly when the business is trading well and the funding has a clear purpose. The next step is to find out why the...
Hotel Loans in the UK: Rates, Types & How to Get Approved
Hoteliers have many reasons to need a loan. Deciding on the best loan for your hotel business depends on what it will be used for. Depending on your circumstances, lenders may use a commercial mortgage, a bridging loan, development finance, or an unsecured business...
What Is a Commercial Finance Broker? Everything UK Business Owners Need to Know
Written by Mohammad Samad, Director at Apt Pay. 10+ years' experience in commercial finance. Finding the right business finance used to be straightforward. You walked into your bank, spoke to your manager, and got a decision. That world has largely gone. Branches have...
What Is A Working Capital Loan?
Every business experiences cash flow problems from time to time. You can be busy with customers and clients, and still feel short of cash towards the end of the month. It is often due to timing, more than anything, and doesn’t indicate that a business is not...
Bridge to Let Loans: What Every Property Investor Needs to Know
For property investors and landlords, timing is everything. Opportunities such as auction deals, distressed properties, or homes needing refurbishment often require fast action, long before a standard buy-to-let mortgage can be arranged. That’s where a bridge to let...
What You Need to Know About Construction Loans
If you’re preparing to build, extend, or renovate a property, you may already know that even the best-planned construction projects rely heavily on the right financing. A construction loan can provide essential funding to get your project moving, especially when your...
Islamic Business Loans UK: A Guide to Sharia-Compliant Business Finance
Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 UK business owners looking to fund growth without paying interest have a growing number of Sharia-compliant options to consider. Islamic business finance replaces interest (riba) with trade, leasing, or partnership structures, giving...