# Best Growth Guarantee Scheme Lenders

> There's no single best Growth Guarantee Scheme lender. The scheme runs through lenders accredited by the British Business Bank, and each sets its own criteria, products and pricing. The best lender for you is accredited for the product you need, lends to your size and sector, and offers terms that work for you. Tally, which runs this site, can match you with scheme partners for 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 growth guarantee scheme funding partners.

## Main guide
- [Best Growth Guarantee Scheme lenders](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/): How to find the best Growth Guarantee Scheme lender: eligibility, limits, terms, personal guarantees and how to apply through an accredited lender.

## Guides
- [Growth Guarantee Scheme eligibility: who qualifies?](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/growth-guarantee-scheme-eligibility/): The scheme's eligibility rules in plain English, and what lenders check on top.
- [How to apply for the Growth Guarantee Scheme](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/how-to-apply-for-the-growth-guarantee-scheme/): You can't apply to the government directly. Here's how the process works through a lender.
- [Growth Guarantee Scheme personal guarantees](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/growth-guarantee-scheme-personal-guarantees/): When lenders can ask for a personal guarantee, and the protection for your home.
- [Growth Guarantee Scheme vs Recovery Loan Scheme](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/growth-guarantee-scheme-vs-recovery-loan-scheme/): What changed when the Growth Guarantee Scheme replaced the Recovery Loan Scheme in July 2024.
- [Growth Guarantee Scheme asset finance and invoice finance](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/growth-guarantee-scheme-asset-and-invoice-finance/): Smaller minimums and shorter terms: how the scheme works for asset and invoice finance.
- [Growth Guarantee Scheme extended to 2030](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/growth-guarantee-scheme-extended-to-2030/): The scheme now runs until 31 March 2030. What the extension means for UK businesses.

## Glossary
- [Growth Guarantee Scheme](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/growth-guarantee-scheme/): A UK government-backed scheme that gives accredited lenders a 70% guarantee on eligible business finance.
- [British Business Bank](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/british-business-bank/): The government-owned economic development bank that runs the Growth Guarantee Scheme.
- [Accredited lender](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/accredited-lender/): A lender approved by the British Business Bank to offer facilities under the Growth Guarantee Scheme.
- [Government guarantee](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/government-guarantee/): A promise from the government to cover part of a lender's loss if a business can't repay.
- [Principal private residence](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/principal-private-residence/): Your main home. It can't be taken as security for a Growth Guarantee Scheme facility.
- [Subsidy control](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/subsidy-control/): UK rules limiting public support to businesses. Growth Guarantee Scheme support counts towards them.
- [Business in difficulty](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/business-in-difficulty/): A business in serious financial trouble, as defined by the rules. It can't use the scheme.
- [Recovery Loan Scheme](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/recovery-loan-scheme/): The government-backed scheme that the Growth Guarantee Scheme replaced on 1 July 2024.
- [Asset-based lending](https://bestgrowthguaranteeschemelenders.co.uk/glossary/asset-based-lending/): Finance secured on business assets such as invoices, stock, plant and property.

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