SME Capital
SME Capital is positioned as a UK lower-mid-market lender focused on £250k+ growth and acquisition loans. The Companies House register doesn't show a single dominant operating entity under the exact name, so the contracting CN isn't asserted here. Borrowers should confirm the lending entity, FCA permissions and security package before signing.
Quick verdict
- Product: SMB term loan.
- Ticket band: £250k to £5m.
- Pricing: Quoted at offer.
At a glance
SME Capital, at a glance
- Legal entity
- SME Capital (multi-entity trading name)
- Product
- SMB term loan
- Ticket range
- £250k to £5m
- Decision time
- 2 to 6 weeks
- Ltd-only
- Yes
Where SME Capital is strong
- Mid-ticket sweet spot of £500k to £2m underserved by mainstream banks.
- Relationship-led underwriting on growth and acquisition loans.
- Will entertain non-property security and cash-flow lending.
Watch-outs, and when another lender may suit better
- No clear single Companies House operating entity verified under the exact brand.
- No published pricing or eligibility detail.
- Slow underwriting cycle vs fintech alternatives.
Best fit applicants
- Lower-mid-market growth loans
- Acquisition finance
- Cash-flow lending into established SMEs
Where SME Capital is the wrong fit
- Sub-£250k tickets
- Sole traders
- Speed-critical cases
If declined by SME Capital
If your application to SME Capital is declined, ask the lender for the reason in writing. Some alternatives are named in the watch-outs section above. See also our guide to why lenders decline, by reason.
Other lenders we list
- 365 Business Finance, Merchant cash advance (revenue-based finance)
- Aldermore, Asset finance, invoice finance, commercial mortgages
- Allica Bank, SME term loan, asset finance + commercial mortgage
- Bizcap, Specialist post-decline / fast cash
How we rate SME Capital
This review is FundBiz's own editorial assessment, scored against a published framework. See our methodology for how we rate each lender.
FAQ
What can I borrow through SME Capital?
SME Capital offers smb term loan. Ticket range: £250k to £5m. Typical rate: Quoted at offer.
How long does SME Capital take to decide?
2 to 6 weeks
Who is SME Capital the best fit for?
First on the list: Lower-mid-market growth loans. The full list is under Best fit applicants above.
When might another lender suit better than SME Capital?
First on the list: Sub-£250k tickets. The other cases are under Where SME Capital is the wrong fit above.
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