The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) provides financial support to Small to Medium Enterprises across the UK that are losing revenue, and seeing their cashflow disrupted, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
CBILS has recently been significantly expanded along with changes to the its features and the eligibility criteria. These changes mean that even more smaller businesses across the UK impacted by the COVID-19 can access the funding they need.
This scheme gives the lender a government-backed guarantee for the loan repayments. However, if you borrow money, you remain fully liable for the debt.
To be eligible, your business must:
You will need to provide certain documentation when you apply. These will vary from lender to lender, but are likely to include management accounts, a business plan, historic accounts and details of assets.
You might find it interesting to watch the video below, part of our Funding and Fintech series where we hear from one of the accredited lenders providing CBILS.
A full list of lenders, criteria and information on how to apply is on the British Business Bank's website.
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