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Simple Process

From Application to
Funded in 4 Steps

No jargon. No confusion. No waiting weeks for a decision. Our streamlined process gets you from enquiry to funded faster than any traditional lender — with a real expert guiding you every step of the way.

10 minTo Apply
48 hrsDecision
5 daysTo Funding
£0Upfront Fees

Your Journey from Start to Funded

Here is what to expect at every stage of your application — and how quickly it happens.

01
📝
Apply Online

Complete our simple application in under 10 minutes

⏱ 10 minutes
02
🔍
We Search

Your adviser searches 60+ lenders for your best deal

⏱ Same day
03
Get Approved

Receive your lending decision and personalised offer

⏱ 48 hours
04
💰
Receive Funds

Money in your account or mortgage completed

⏱ 3–5 days

Every Step Explained

Here is exactly what happens at each stage — no surprises, no jargon.

01
Step One
Apply Online in 10 Minutes

Start with our simple online application. No paperwork at this stage — we just need the basics about you, the loan you need, and your financial situation. Our form takes the average applicant under 10 minutes to complete. We use a soft credit search at this stage, which has zero impact on your credit score.

⚡ 10 minutes🔒 No credit impact📱 Mobile friendly✅ Free to apply
What we ask for
  • Your name, address and contact details
  • Type of loan and amount required
  • Employment status and income level
  • Property details (for mortgage applications)
  • Basic financial information
02
Step Two
Your Adviser Searches 60+ Lenders

Once we receive your application, a named adviser is assigned to your case — and stays with you until completion. They immediately search our entire panel of 60+ lenders, including high-street banks, challenger banks, and specialist lenders, to find the most competitive deal that matches your exact circumstances.

👤 Named adviser🏦 60+ lenders searched🎯 Tailored to you
What your adviser does
  • Reviews your full financial profile
  • Matches you to the most suitable lenders
  • Compares rates, fees and terms side by side
  • Identifies any specialist products you qualify for
  • Calls you to discuss the best options
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Step Three
Receive Your Decision Within 48 Hours

After reviewing your application and submitting to the selected lender, most clients receive a formal decision within 48 hours. Your adviser handles all lender communication, chases for updates, and keeps you informed every step of the way. You receive a clear, jargon-free summary of your offer including rate, term, and all fees.

⏱ 48 hr decision📋 Clear offer summary🗣 Adviser keeps you updated
Your offer includes
  • Confirmed interest rate (APR)
  • Monthly repayment amount
  • Loan term and total cost
  • All fees clearly itemised
  • No obligation to proceed
04
Step Four
Accept and Receive Your Funds

Once you are happy with your offer and accept, your adviser handles the final paperwork and coordinates with the lender to complete the process. Business loans can be in your account within 3–5 working days. Mortgages complete on your agreed completion date, with your adviser staying on hand until the very end.

💰 Business: 3–5 days🏠 Mortgage: On completion🤝 Adviser until the end
Final stages
  • Sign your loan agreement digitally
  • Provide final document uploads if needed
  • Lender completes final checks
  • Funds released to your account
  • Ongoing support from your adviser

What You’ll Need to Prepare

Your adviser will provide a personalised checklist, but here is a general guide to the documents required for each loan type.

🏠
Residential Mortgages & Remortgage

Standard documentation for employed and self-employed applicants.

  • Valid passport or driving licence (proof of ID)
  • Proof of current address (utility bill, council tax)
  • 3 months’ payslips (employed) or 2 years SA302 (self-employed)
  • 3 months’ bank statements
  • Property details or estate agent particulars
  • Existing mortgage statement (for remortgage)
💼
Business Loans & Start-Up Finance

Documentation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

  • Valid passport or driving licence (director ID)
  • 2 years’ filed company accounts or SA302 returns
  • 3–6 months’ business bank statements
  • Management accounts (if accounts are over 6 months old)
  • Business plan and financial forecast (start-ups)
  • Certificate of incorporation (limited companies)
🏢
Buy-to-Let Mortgages

Additional documents required for buy-to-let applications.

  • All standard residential mortgage documents
  • Details of existing rental properties (if any)
  • Existing tenancy agreements
  • Portfolio schedule (for portfolio landlords)
  • Estimated rental income evidence
  • Ltd company documents (if applicable)
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Top Tips for a Smooth Application

Follow these tips to speed up your application significantly.

  • Ensure all documents are clear, legible, and in date
  • Download 3 months of bank statements as PDF from your online banking
  • Check your credit report before applying (Experian or ClearScore)
  • Have your NI number and employer’s details to hand
  • Be accurate — inconsistencies slow down applications
  • Your adviser will contact you if anything else is needed

We Handle the Hard Parts

Going direct to a bank means doing it all yourself. We do the searching, the paperwork, the chasing — you just focus on what matters.

🎯
We Search 60+ Lenders

Your adviser searches the whole market — not just one bank’s products — to find your best possible deal.

👤
Named Adviser

One expert handles your case from start to finish. Always available. Always accountable.

📋
We Handle Paperwork

Your adviser manages all lender documentation, follows up on requests, and keeps the process moving.

Faster Than Banks

Our direct lender relationships mean decisions in 48 hours — not the 2–6 weeks you’d wait at a branch.

Process FAQs

Common questions about our application process answered clearly.

Our initial eligibility check uses a soft search only, which is invisible to other lenders and has zero impact on your credit score. A hard search only occurs when you formally proceed with a full application.
Business loans are typically funded within 3–5 working days from application. Mortgage completions take 4–8 weeks depending on the property chain, valuation timelines, and lender processing speed.
No. Applying is completely free with no obligation. An arrangement fee may apply on some products, but this will always be clearly disclosed in your offer before you commit to anything.
We have extensive experience with self-employed applicants. We work with specialist lenders who assess income from SA302 returns, accounts, or bank statements rather than payslips. Most self-employed applicants are successfully placed.
We work with specialist adverse credit lenders who consider CCJs, defaults, missed payments, and discharged bankruptcies on a case-by-case basis. A past credit issue does not automatically mean a declined application.
Yes. We accept applications from sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and LLPs. Director and shareholder information will be required as part of the business lending assessment.
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Takes 10 minutes. Decision in 48 hours. No obligation, no upfront fees, no credit impact to enquire.

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