News - 05 May 2020

New Bounce Back Loans now available

Thousands of small firms and sole traders, including high street staples like hairdressers, coffee shops and florists, will be eligible for 100% government-backed Bounce Back Loans to help them make it through the coronavirus outbreak.

Small business owners can now apply to accredited lenders by filling out a simple online form, with only seven questions.

The government has also agreed with lenders that an affordable flat rate of 2.5% interest will be charged on these loans.

Any business that has already taken out a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan of £50,000 or less can apply to have these switched over to this generous new scheme.

The Bounce Back Loan scheme is the latest step in a package of world-leading support measures launched by Chancellor Rishi Sunak – with £7.5 billion already awarded in business grants, 4 million jobs supported through the job retention scheme and generous tax deferrals supporting hundreds of thousands of firms.

Bounce Back Loan Scheme

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, said: “Small businesses will play a key role in creating jobs and securing economic growth as we recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.”

“The Bounce Back loan scheme will make sure they get the finance they need – helping them bounce back and protect jobs.”

Business Secretary Alok Sharma said: “We are backing small businesses, which are the backbone of our communities, with the support they need to stay afloat.”

“This new scheme of 100% government-guaranteed loans gives owners of even the smallest businesses the confidence and flexibility to borrow a sum which works for them.”

“This will help ensure they can continue to trade, and be a key part of our efforts to reboot the British economy.”

As part of the scheme, small businesses can borrow between £2,000 and £50,000.

The government will provide lenders with a 100% guarantee and cover the cost of any fees and interest for the borrower for the first 12 months.

No repayments will be due during this period to enable firms to get back on their feet.

The loans are available through a network of lenders, including the five largest banks.

To learn more about the Bounce Back Loan scheme and other financial support offers for businesses in our region, see the D2N2 Financial Assistance webpage.

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