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Unsecured Business FinanceThe Diverse Finance Company (TDFC) is an independent business finance adviser and commercial finance intermediary. We specialise in helping new and established businesses raise finance through government supported schemes and grants for the purchase of a new business or franchise; and the development and growth of an existing business or franchise. [more] |
Shaking up the Small Firms Loan Guarantee scheme In operation since 1981, the Small Firms Loan Guarantee scheme has provided more than 88,000 loans to small businesses since its launch. However, following a comprehensive government review, a number of changes to the scheme were bought into force in December 2005. [more] |
A guide to unsecured business finance for franchises Franchises are viewed favourably when applying for finance through high street and other commercial lenders. However, there is still a possibility that the application for finance will be turned down. [more] |
Introduction to business grantsCurrently, there are more than 3,000 grants and support schemes available to assist small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. However, business owners are often unaware that many of these grants and schemes exist, or may not realise how a grant can assist their business. [more] |
Unsecured business finance Small Firms Loan Guarantee scheme FAQs If your business has been turned down for a commercial loan or mortgage because it doesn’t have assets that can be used as security, such as commercial or residential property, you may be eligible to apply for unsecured finance [more] |
Small Firms Loan Guarantee schemeThe Small Firms Loan Guarantee (SFLG) is a UK-wide scheme offering unsecured finance for small and medium-sized businesses that have been unable to raise finance in the conventional way due to lack of security. [more] |
Unsecured business finance The Diverse Finance Company (TDFC) is an independent business finance adviser and commercial finance intermediary. We specialise in helping new and established businesses raise finance through government supported schemes and grants for the purchase of a new business or franchise; or the development and growth of an existing business or franchise. [more] |
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In operation since 1981, the Small Firms Loan Guarantee scheme has provided more than 88,000 loans to small businesses since its launch. However, following a comprehensive government review, a number of changes to the scheme were bought into force in December 2005.
Franchises are viewed favourably when applying for finance through high street and other commercial lenders. However, there is still a possibility that the application for finance will be turned down. 
