Credicorp
Cash-flow lending for trade businesses
Plumbers, electricians, builders and other trades invoice after the job — but materials need paying before you start. We bridge that gap for UK incorporated trade businesses.
See your repayments take shape
For planning only — not a quote.
Interest 0.25% per day on the outstanding principal + one £5 establishment fee. Total cost capped at 100% of what you borrow.
- You borrow
- £200.00
- Interest
- £15.00
- Establishment fee
- £5.00
- Total to repay
- £220.00
- Per week (approx.)
- £51.33
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No personal guarantee — the company borrows, not you
Same-day funding on approval
Recognise any of these?
If so, a Credicorp short-term business loan could help you bridge that gap.
- Materials to buy upfront when a customer invoice is 30 days away
- A van breakdown that stops you working today
- Winning a larger contract than normal and needing to scale up fast
- Seasonal quiet periods when invoices slow but overheads do not
Which product fits?
Trades cash flow is driven by the gap between buying materials and receiving payment. A fixed-term loan covers that specific gap at a known total cost.
If you have a specific trade supplier invoice to pay — materials, tools, plant hire — Credicorp Slice lets you spread it over 3 or 4 instalments at a flat fee.
Credicorp Business Loan Recommended for this sector
Trades cash flow is driven by the gap between buying materials and receiving payment. A fixed-term loan covers that specific gap at a known total cost.
• £50–£500 in one advance
• Fixed 14–84 -day term
Credicorp Slice — split a single bill
If you have a specific trade supplier invoice to pay — materials, tools, plant hire — Credicorp Slice lets you spread it over 3 or 4 instalments at a flat fee.
• Bills of £50–£2,000
• Flat 6% fee — no compounding
Pick the borrowing that fits your business
Tell us what you need and roughly how much. We’ll point you to the right product — a steer, not a quote or a lending decision.
See the cost for your sector
A typical trades business might borrow £400.00 over 56 days. Adjust the sliders to match your own scenario.
Total cost has been capped at 100% of the amount borrowed.
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.
Business Loan
Total cost has been capped at 100% of the amount borrowed.
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
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Common questions
Can a trade business incorporated as a limited company apply?
Yes. Credicorp lends to UK incorporated limited companies and LLPs in the trades — plumbers, electricians, builders, decorators and other specialists. The company must be incorporated at Companies House.
Do companies in this sector need to provide a personal guarantee?
No. All Credicorp lending is to the company — the UK limited company or LLP — as the sole obligor. There is no personal guarantee and no personal credit search on any director or shareholder.
How quickly can a company in this sector get a lending decision from Credicorp?
Applications are reviewed as they arrive during business hours. Credicorp aims to make a credit decision the same working day in most cases. Once approved, funds typically reach your company account the same day.
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Ready when your company is
A 5-minute application. AI decision in minutes, confirmed by a real underwriter. Same-day funding on approval. No personal guarantee.