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Guide · reviewed 11 November 2026
How to apply for the Growth Guarantee Scheme
Answer in brief
You apply through an accredited lender, not the British Business Bank. Pick a lender that offers the product you need under the scheme, apply as normal, and the lender decides whether to offer the facility under the Growth Guarantee Scheme. A broker or matching service like Tally can help you find the right lender.
Step by step
- Work out how much you need, what for and which product fits.
- Find an accredited lender that offers that product under the scheme.
- Apply with your accounts, bank statements and a short explanation of the purpose.
- The lender assesses you and decides whether to use the scheme.
- If approved, you'll see a scheme declaration and the facility terms.
Documents to have ready
- Latest filed accounts and management accounts
- 3 to 6 months of business bank statements
- Details of existing borrowing
- Forecasts for larger or growth-focused facilities
- Information about other public support you've received, for subsidy checks
Questions and answers
Can I ask a lender to use the scheme?
You can ask, but the lender decides. Not every facility a lender offers will be under the scheme.
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