Here to help you find a way
We are a government-owned business development bank, helping thousands of UK businesses access the financial support they need to start their recovery journey.
Find the support that’s right for you

Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS)
Borrow up to £10 million through a variety of products (eligibility conditions apply)
- For UK businesses, no matter what their turnover
- Make repayments over three to six years (depending on the facility)
- Pay interest and lending fees from the outset, but no more than 14.99%

Pay As You Grow (PAYG)
For businesses that took out a Bounce Back Loan
- Extend your repayment term from six to 10 years at the same fixed interest rate of 2.5%
- Reduce monthly repayments for six months by paying interest only
- Take a repayment holiday for up to six months (conditions apply)

Support finder tool
Discover finance support available to you
- Learn more about managing your business in periods of economic uncertainty
- Help your business recover and prepare for growth
- Understand your growth finance options and ready your business for investment

Dealing with debt
For businesses that are struggling with repayments
- Explore resources around managing debt, bankruptcy and tax arrears
- Understand what you can do if you’re owed money, and how to get invoices paid on time
- Learn ways to improve your cashflow through credit control measures and cutting needless spending
How we've helped so far
2,156,787
businesses approved
£76.25bn
amount approved
Figures updated monthly. Current data correct as at 21 March 2021 (gov.ukLink opens in a new window)
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