Does the amount I want to borrow affect whether I qualify?

Yes — asking for the right amount is half of qualifying; too much for your cash flow gets declined, the right amount gets approved. Eligibility and the sum are linked. Sizing the request to what your income comfortably supports is the single biggest lever you control. The same company can be declined for a large loan and approved for a sensible one. Lenders test affordability — if the requested repayment eats too much of your turnover, it fails; scale it down and it passes.

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Sizing is part of qualifying

The same company can be declined for a large loan and approved for a sensible one. Lenders test affordability — if the requested repayment eats too much of your turnover, it fails; scale it down and it passes.

Picking the number

Start from what the repayment would be and check it sits comfortably within your monthly surplus, with headroom for a quiet month. Borrowing a little less than the maximum is often the smarter, safer call. Use the affordability calculator to find the figure.

Applying

Choose an amount your cash flow clearly supports, then apply online.

Frequently asked questions

Should I ask for the maximum I can get?

Usually not. Borrowing to the limit leaves no headroom for a bad month. A sensible amount within comfortable affordability is both easier to approve and safer to repay.

Why was I declined for a large loan but might get a small one?

Because the large repayment stretched your cash flow beyond comfort. The same business often qualifies for a right-sized facility that the income clearly supports.