Family Business Loans & Finance

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    Business Loans from £10,000 to £250,000 for your family business

    Family-run businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, built on trust, resilience and long-term commitment. Whether you’re running a local shop, a trades business, a service company or a multi-generation enterprise, financial demands can arise at any stage from managing cashflow and investing in growth to modernising operations or planning for succession.

    With rising costs and increasing competition, access to flexible funding is essential. Family business loans provide fast, reliable finance to help you strengthen stability, support growth and protect the legacy your family has built.

    Fast, Flexible Finance for Family Businesses

    Family businesses often balance commercial priorities with personal responsibilities, making financial flexibility especially important. From covering operational costs to funding expansion or upgrading equipment, tailored business finance helps family-run companies move forward without unnecessary pressure.

    With simple applications, quick decisions and flexible repayment options, family business finance allows you to invest confidently while maintaining healthy cashflow and long-term control.

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    What Are Family Business Loans?

    Family business loans are funding solutions designed to support businesses owned or operated by family members. Instead of tying up personal savings or restricting working capital, businesses can access funding and repay it over an agreed term.

    Finance can be used for a wide range of purposes, including expansion, equipment purchases, staffing, refurbishment, marketing, succession planning and general working capital. Loan amounts typically range from £10,000 to £250,000, depending on affordability and trading performance.

    How Do Family Business Loans Work?

    Our process is designed to be fast and straightforward, getting you the funding you need with minimal hassle.

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    When applying, lenders typically request:

    • Basic business details

    • Six months of business bank statements

    • Your most recent year-end accounts

    • An overview of how the funds will be used

    • Providing clear and up-to-date information helps speed up the approval process.

    Lender Assessment

    Lenders assess factors such as:

    • Trading history and turnover

    • Cashflow patterns and affordability

    • Contract pipeline and payment terms

    • Overall financial stability

    This ensures the funding structure aligns with your business needs and repayment capacity.

    Repayments

    Once approved, funds are released quickly so you can move forward with confidence. Repayments typically include:

    • Fixed daily, weekly or monthly payments

    • Short- to medium-term loan options

    • Flexible terms based on affordability

    This provides predictable costs while supporting cashflow continuity across projects.

    Why Choose Us for Your Family Business Finance?

    At Century Business Finance, we understand the unique challenges family businesses face from balancing reinvestment with household income to navigating growth across generations. We work with a wide panel of lenders, allowing us to match you with finance that suits your specific circumstances.

    Apply online in just a few minutes and receive support from a dedicated Account Manager who understands your business. Once approved, funds can often be released quickly, helping you seize opportunities without delay.

    When Should You Use Family Business Loans

    Family business finance is ideal when you want to invest or stabilise operations without disrupting cashflow. Common scenarios include:

    • Expanding products or services

    • Purchasing equipment or vehicles

    • Managing seasonal cashflow fluctuations

    • Hiring or training staff

    • Refurbishing premises

    • Supporting succession or generational transition

    • Strengthening working capital

    Finance works best when you have clear visibility over income, costs and future plans.

    Who Is Eligible for Family Business Loans?

    You may be eligible if:

    • You operate a UK-registered business

    • Your organisation has been trading for at least 12 months

    • You have consistent monthly turnover

    • Your accounts demonstrate affordability


    Even if your business is closely held or multi-generational, alternative lenders may still consider your application.

    Ready to Secure Family Business Finance?

    If you’re looking to strengthen cashflow, invest in growth or support the long-term future of your family business, our team can help. We’ll compare lenders across our panel and match you with the most suitable family business loan for your needs.

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    “Jacob and Century have been brilliant for a number of years. Jacob has always listened to the company needs and ensured we were only matched with products that suited. I really highly recommend both the company, and, Jacob!”
    Jonathon Ison
    “The customer care was top-notch. I dealt with Jake Brown who was always on top of our needs. The service was very precise and all the formalities were sorted within a few days. Thumbs up all the way. Would definitely recommend Century Business Finance.”
    Wale Towolawi
    “No government initiative or loan has helped our business as much as Jake Brown. The service has been first class. Recovery from covid has been slow and challenging but it would have been impossible without Jake himself. He has literally saved the business! Communication has been crystal clear with finance approved and arranged on the same day. An outstanding service from a company I intend to use again and again. Thank you”
    Owl Education Ltd
    “Tom Hall has been fantastic. Within a week of exploring our options, the money was in the bank and the business kicked off. Highly recommend..”
    Mark Gill
    “Tom Hall has been very helpful and dealt with my queries and informed me of everything i need to do . Tom has managed to secured me the loan from century finance and i would definitely recommend them to every businesses.”
    Davis Sanassy
    “Joe Taplin has been so helpful from start to finish. Got regular updates about the application and did all he can to get funds available within days. Handled every task very professionally.”
    Upul Ekanayake
    “Tom has been very helpful in supporting our business needs. Only area for improvement is the level of detail in their quotations to enable a better market comparison.”
    Alan Gates
    “Joe was so helpful from start to finish of our communication. Kept me updated every step of the way & kept it very easy. Definitely recommend.”
    Nat
    “First rate service by my account manager Jake Brown, first time using Century Finance and I would use Jake again and recommend him to anyone looking for finance.”
    John Bailey
    “Exceptionally professional and quick service I would highly recommend to all my business colleagues. Many thanks especially to John Harrison who has been such a fantastic help throughout.”
    Mike Finnigan
    “I had the pleasure of dealing with Kane Murfitt and honestly cannot fault him. He stayed in regular contact throughout the process, guided me through the application and kept me fully updated. Very Happy!”
    Marlon Carrington
    “Great support from start to completion under the guidance of Jacob Bryant.Totally recommend for any business finance..”
    Justin Jones
    “I was very impressed at the speed, detail and affordability of business loans found by Century Business Finace. Jake was incredibly knowledgeable giving varied scenarios of how to ustilise their services - I've already made recommendations to my colleauges - thank you!”
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    “A fantastic service from the team at Century Business Finance from start to finish. It's my first time dealing with them and the service from both Max and Ben as been absolutely first class. I highly recommend Century Business Finance and will be using them again in the future when the need arises.”
    Ryan White
    “Excellent all round, I no longer waste my time trying others - Top work from my acc manager Joe Taplin”
    Dan Currey
    “A 5 star service. Very impressed with the account manager and will 100% recommend his services”
    Vincent Torku
    “As a small business at times its hard to get small amount for cashflow but dealing with Jacob Bourne has made the small business grow. What a professional Jacob is and it was so efficient that i will not hesitate to recommend CBF to any small to medium business.”
    Alliance Speciality Care
    “The customer service from John was great, very friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend”
    Katie
    “We used Century to assist in funding our expansion, and could not be happier with how they helped. Jacob was prompt, professional and efficient.”
    Martyn Solari
    “A 5 star service. Very impressed with the account manager and will 100% recommend his services”
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