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Manchester's incorporated businesses move fast — Credicorp gives your limited company same-day access to working capital with no personal guarantee and no director liability. £50–£500 over 14–84 days, decided on the company's own footing.
UK Ltd or LLP only · No personal guarantee · Decisions most working days
Lending to businesses in your city
Manchester is one of the UK's most commercially active cities outside London, with a dense mix of professional services, creative and media agencies, tech firms, logistics operators and hospitality businesses all trading under incorporated structures. The pace of commercial activity means cash-flow timing gaps arrive quickly and need resolving equally quickly — a supplier invoice due before a client settles, or a subcontractor who needs paying before the month-end sweep.
The city's ongoing regeneration across districts such as Ancoats, Spinningfields and the Northern Quarter has drawn a wave of new incorporated businesses alongside established operators. Growth phases routinely compress working capital: fit-out costs, early payroll runs and pre-launch stock orders often land before revenue is flowing, making short-duration credit a practical bridge rather than a long-term commitment.
Late payment is a structural feature of trading in a large commercial centre. Larger corporate clients and public-sector bodies in Greater Manchester frequently settle on 45- to 60-day terms, while a limited company's own obligations arrive on the standard 30-day cycle. That mismatch is precisely the gap a fixed-term Credicorp loan is built to close.
Credicorp does not lend against a postcode — the decision is identical wherever your company trades. Whether your registered office is in the city centre, Salford, Trafford or further into the Greater Manchester boroughs, the credit assessment is based entirely on your company's position, not its location.
Which product fits?
Credicorp Business Loan Recommended for most needs
A fixed-term loan gives a Manchester limited company a defined cost and a defined repayment date — no revolving facility drawing the balance forward, no personal guarantee exposing the directors. The company borrows what it needs, repays it, and moves on.
- £50–£500 in one advance
- Fixed 14–84 -day term
- 0.25% per day simple interest + £5 establishment fee
- Total cost capped at 100% of principal
- No personal guarantee
- Most decisions same working day
Credicorp Slice — split a single bill
Use Credicorp Slice to spread a single trade invoice or supplier bill across three to four weekly instalments at a flat 6% fee.
- Bills of £50–£2,000
- Flat 6% fee — no compounding
- 3 or 4 weekly instalments by Direct Debit
- Settle early and we refund the unused fee pro rata
Find your fit
Pick the borrowing that fits your business
Tell us what you need and roughly how much. We’ll point you to the right product — it’s a guide to help you choose, not a lending decision or a quote.
See the cost of a business loan
A typical business in Manchester might borrow £350.00 over 30 days. Adjust the sliders to match your own scenario.
This matches your needs? Start your application
Borrowing is expensive relative to bank lending. Only borrow if the cost is less than the gap it closes. Total cost capped at 100% of principal — you will never repay more than double. There is no personal guarantee; lending is to the company.
Who can apply?
- UK limited company or LLP (body-corporate lending only — not sole traders)
- 6+ months trading
- Current UK business bank account
- Director identity check (you, not the company, as the company's authorised representative)
- No personal guarantee required — the obligation is the company's
Common questions
Does my Manchester company have to be incorporated to apply?
Yes. Credicorp lends exclusively to UK incorporated limited companies and LLPs. Sole traders, partnerships and consumers are not eligible, regardless of where they are based. If your business is not yet incorporated, you would need to complete that step first.
Is there a personal guarantee requirement for a Manchester-based director?
No. Credicorp requires no personal guarantee from any director. The loan is made to the company and the company alone — no director or shareholder carries personal liability for it.
How quickly can a Manchester limited company get a decision?
Decisions are made on the same working day for applications received during business hours. There is no extended underwriting queue — Credicorp assesses the company's position directly and responds the same day.
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Credicorp lends to UK limited companies and LLPs under the body-corporate exemption (Articles 60B and 60L of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001). This is not consumer lending. The Financial Ombudsman Service and Financial Services Compensation Scheme do not apply. Full details: regulatory status and responsible lending policy.