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Oxford's incorporated companies operate in one of the UK's most dynamic knowledge-economy environments, where opportunity and working-capital pressure arrive simultaneously — Credicorp provides fast, fixed-term credit to the company itself, no personal guarantee, same-day decisions. £50–£500 over 14–84 days.
UK Ltd or LLP only · No personal guarantee · Decisions most working days
Lending to businesses in your city
Oxford sits at the intersection of deep academic research and high-growth commercial activity. The city's technology and life-sciences clusters attract incorporated spin-outs and consultancies that often operate on project cycles misaligned with supplier payment terms. For a limited company bridging a gap between invoice and settlement, a short fixed-term facility is a clean, predictable tool.
Professional services — legal, IP advisory, management consultancy — are a prominent feature of trading life in Oxford. These businesses frequently carry work-in-progress for weeks before billing, and late payment from institutional clients is a persistent reality. A short-term loan that clears on a defined date keeps cash flow transparent without opening a revolving line that drags forward.
Oxford's retail and hospitality operators in the city centre trade in an environment shaped by both term-time and tourist-season peaks. Incorporated companies in these sectors face predictable but sharp inventory and staffing costs that land before seasonal revenue arrives. Credicorp's Slice product can spread a single supplier bill over three to four weekly instalments at a flat 6% fee, smoothing that curve without a longer commitment.
Credicorp does not lend against a postcode — the decision is identical wherever your company trades. Whether your registered office is in the city centre, Cowley, Headington, or an Oxford ring-road business park, eligibility and pricing are determined entirely by your company's position, not its location.
Which product fits?
Credicorp Business Loan Recommended for most needs
A fixed-term loan gives an Oxford limited company a defined repayment date with no revolving trap and no creeping interest, and because lending is to the company there is no personal guarantee and no director personal liability.
- £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 Oxford supplier invoice or quarterly software licence over 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 Oxford 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
Which Oxford businesses are eligible to borrow?
Credicorp lends exclusively to UK incorporated limited companies and LLPs. Sole traders, partnerships, and individual consumers are not eligible. Eligibility is assessed on the company's own financial position — Oxford's postcode is not a factor in the decision.
Is a personal guarantee required for Oxford company loans?
No. Credicorp lends to the company as a legal entity. There is no personal guarantee and no personal liability for directors or members. The obligation sits with the company alone.
How quickly can an Oxford limited company get a decision?
Credicorp aims to deliver a decision on the same working day an application is submitted. There are no branch visits or paper forms — the application is completed online and assessed against the company's own profile.
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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.