What does borrowing £25,000 actually cost?

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Depends on 3 thingsRate, term, fees

No fixed answerPriced per company

Work out the totalNot just the rate

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Why there is no one answer

Borrowing £25,000 does not have a fixed price. What you repay depends on the rate you are offered — itself set from your accounts and security — the term you choose, and the fees on the deal. A stronger company over a shorter term pays far less than a newer one over a longer term. Anyone quoting a single cost for '£25,000' without your details is guessing. See how your rate is set.

How to work out your own total

To turn a quote into a real cost, take three numbers: the rate, the term, and every fee. On a reducing-balance loan, the monthly payment times the number of months gives the total repayable; subtract the £25,000 borrowed and you have the cost of borrowing. Add any up-front fees not already in the payment. That fully-loaded total is the number that matters — not the headline rate. See working out the true cost.

Shortening the cost

Two levers cut the cost of any £25,000 loan the most: a shorter term (less time accruing interest) and a lower rate (which you influence by strengthening your accounts and, if appropriate, offering security). Overpaying once the loan is running does the same on a reducing-balance product. The cheapest £25,000 is the one you repay fastest at the best rate your business supports.

Work out the exact total for your rate and term on the true cost calculator, and for a firm figure on £25,000, apply to Credicorp — a quote does not commit you.

Frequently asked questions

Roughly how much does £25,000 cost to borrow?

It genuinely varies with your rate, term and fees, so any single figure would mislead. As a way to think about it: the shorter the term and the lower the rate, the less you pay. Rather than rely on a rough number, enter your actual quote into a true-cost calculator to see the exact total repayable — that is the only figure that reflects your deal.

Is a longer term cheaper because the monthly payment is lower?

No — a lower monthly payment on a longer term almost always means more total interest, because you are borrowing for longer. The monthly figure affects affordability, not cost. To keep the cost of £25,000 down, choose the shortest term your cash flow can sustain and the best rate your accounts support, then compare offers on total repayable.