Funding Circle Business Loans
Access Funding Circle's fast online business lending through Doulton. Loans from £10k to £500k with quick decisions and transparent terms.
Funding Circle business loans through Doulton
Funding Circle is one of the UK's leading fintech business lenders, having provided billions in funding to small and medium businesses since launching. Their peer-to-peer lending model and technology-driven platform deliver fast decisions and competitive rates for established businesses.
Through Doulton Bridging Finance, you can access Funding Circle alongside 130+ other business lenders. While Funding Circle's speed and simplicity are attractive, other lenders may offer lower rates, larger loan sizes, or more flexible criteria. We compare every option so you can choose with confidence.
What Funding Circle offers
Fast Online Process
Funding Circle's technology-driven platform delivers fast decisions and quick funding. Applications are completed online, with decisions often available within hours.
£10k to £500k
Loans range from £10,000 to £500,000, covering the funding needs of most small and medium businesses whether for growth, working capital, or investment.
Peer-to-Peer Model
Funding Circle connects businesses directly with investors, creating a lending model that often delivers more competitive rates than traditional bank lending for qualifying businesses.
No Early Repayment Fees
Funding Circle does not charge early repayment penalties, giving businesses the flexibility to pay off their loan ahead of schedule without additional cost.
Unsecured Options
Unsecured business loans are available for qualifying businesses, meaning you may not need to provide property or assets as security for your borrowing.
Straightforward Terms
Fixed monthly repayments with transparent pricing mean you know exactly what the loan costs from the outset. No hidden fees or complex structures.
The advantage of going through Doulton
Funding Circle is a strong option for businesses that value speed and simplicity. But their rates are not always the lowest, and their criteria may not suit every business. Through Doulton, you compare Funding Circle against the full market - including traditional banks and other fintech lenders.
If your business needs more than £500,000, secured lending, or more complex structuring, alternative lenders may be a better fit. We assess your full requirements and match you with the lender that delivers the best overall outcome - whether that is Funding Circle or another provider entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of business finance does Funding Circle provide?
Funding Circle sits on a broader panel of funders we work with covering unsecured business loans, invoice finance, asset finance, merchant cash advance and working-capital facilities. We match your business profile, funding need and repayment capacity against the lender most likely to approve and at the sharpest rate.
Can I apply to Funding Circle directly?
In some cases yes, but applying directly locks you into one lender's pricing and criteria. An introduced application via Doulton gets benchmarked against 130+ business funders, so you see the best deal available to your company rather than the first one you happen to approach.
What sizes of business loan can I borrow?
We arrange business funding from around £10,000 for unsecured loans and merchant cash advance facilities, up to £5m+ for secured commercial lending. Asset finance and invoice finance both scale with the underlying asset or sales ledger.
How quickly can funds arrive?
Unsecured online business loans and merchant cash advances can complete in 24-72 hours. Asset finance typically takes 3-10 working days. Larger secured lending follows a standard underwriting and legal timeline of 2-6 weeks.
Do I need to be profitable to borrow?
Not always. Many specialist funders will lend against turnover, card takings, invoiced revenue or asset value rather than net profit. Early-stage and recovering businesses are often better placed with alternative lenders than high-street banks.
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