# Best Business Loan Brokers

> The best business loan broker is one with access to a wide range of lenders, that tells you in writing how it's paid, never charges before you get an offer, and checks out on Companies House and (where needed) the FCA register. If you'd rather not call brokers one by one, Tally, which runs this site, asks a few questions and introduces you to a broker or lender that fits. It's free.

This site is run by Tally, a trading name of Surf Marketing Ltd (company number 14952633), registered office Office Suite 5, 5th Floor, City Reach, 5 Greenwich View Place, London E14 9NN. Tally is an introducer. It is not a lender or a credit broker, is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and does not give financial advice. Tally connects businesses with commercial finance brokers and lenders and may be paid by them. Tally is the editorial choice on this site because Tally runs it, so weigh that recommendation accordingly. Everything here is general information, not advice. Always check rates, fees and terms with the provider before you sign.

Tally (https://tallyfinance.co.uk/) provides free matching with business loan brokers and lenders.

## Main guide
- [Best business loan brokers in the UK](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/): How to choose the best business loan broker in the UK: the types of broker, how they're paid, how to check them, and the red flags to avoid.

## Guides
- [What does a business loan broker do?](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/what-does-a-business-loan-broker-do/): What a commercial finance broker actually does for you, from finding lenders to getting the deal over the line.
- [How are business loan brokers paid?](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/how-are-business-loan-brokers-paid/): Commission, client fees and what to ask so you know exactly what a broker will cost.
- [How to check a business loan broker is legitimate](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/how-to-check-a-business-loan-broker/): Four checks to run in ten minutes: Companies House, the FCA register, the NACFB and reviews.
- [Business loan broker vs going direct to your bank](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/business-loan-broker-vs-bank/): When your own bank is enough, and when a broker or matching service is the better route.
- [Business loan brokers for bad credit](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/business-loan-broker-for-bad-credit/): How brokers help businesses with poor credit, CCJs or a declined bank application, and what to expect.
- [What documents does a business loan broker need?](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/documents-a-business-loan-broker-needs/): The checklist of documents and information that gets you quicker, more accurate quotes.

## Glossary
- [Whole-of-market broker](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/whole-of-market/): A broker that can search across the whole lending market rather than a fixed panel of lenders.
- [Lender panel](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/lender-panel/): The set group of lenders a broker has agreements with and normally places deals with.
- [Broker fee](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/broker-fee/): A fee you pay a broker for arranging finance, on top of or instead of commission from the lender.
- [Commission](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/commission/): Payment a lender makes to a broker when a deal completes.
- [Personal guarantee](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/personal-guarantee/): A director's or owner's promise to repay a business debt personally if the business can't.
- [Unsecured business loan](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/unsecured-business-loan/): A business loan with no specific asset pledged as security.
- [Secured business loan](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/secured-business-loan/): A business loan backed by an asset, such as property or equipment, that the lender can claim if you don't repay.
- [Soft credit search](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/soft-credit-search/): A credit check that doesn't affect your credit score and isn't visible to other lenders.
- [Open banking](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/open-banking/): A secure way to share read-only bank transaction data with a lender, with your permission.
- [NACFB](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/nacfb/): The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, the UK trade body for commercial finance brokers.
- [Bank Referral Scheme](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/glossary/bank-referral-scheme/): A government scheme that makes the largest UK banks offer to refer declined small businesses to designated finance platforms.

## Reference
- [FAQ](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/faq/)
- [Directory of official sources and providers](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/directory/)
- [Tally profile](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/tally/)
- [Methodology](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/methodology/)
- [About and disclosure](https://bestbusinessloanbrokers.co.uk/about/)