Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days.
What are the new Bounce Back loans?
- Loans are 100% guaranteed by Government
- Banks already accredited to offer CBILS loans should be able to offer Bounce Back loans
- Businesses can borrow between £2,000 and £50,000
- No repayments in the first 12 months
- Interest free for the first 12 months
- Interest capped at 2.5% after that
- Loan term can be up to 6 years
Who can apply?
- Small companies, sole traders and partnerships can apply
- You need to be based in the UK
- You are negatively affected by COVID19
- You were not classed as an undertaking in difficulty* on 31 December 2019
- You can borrow up to 25% of 2019 revenue or £50,000, whichever is higher
*undertaking in difficulty = accumulated losses are more than half of the share capital of the company
How do I apply?
- You can apply from 9am Monday 4 May 2020
- There will be a network of accredited lenders
- It’s likely that you can apply through your usual online banking site
- Short 2 page self-certification online application form, making it easy to apply
- Cash should be available within 48 hours of your application
- Watch this space for more info
What info do I need to apply?
- We don’t know this yet, but you will only need to prove that you were viable before the pandemic, not that you will be after
What if I’ve already received other COVID19 grants?
- The Bounce Back loans are in addition to other funding such as Business Grants, Furlough Grants, Self-Employed Grants
- But bear in mind that grants don’t need to be paid back. the Bounce Back and CBILS loans do need to be repaid
How does the Bounce Back loan work with CBILS?
- If you already have a CBILS loan, you can convert this to a Bounce Back loan.
Categories: Bounce Back Loans, Business Support, Coronavirus Scheme