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Bounce back loans
It’s been a couple of weeks since the government announced the Bounce Back Loan Scheme to help during these very difficult times for businesses, so who is eligible and what are the terms etc? You can apply for a loan if your business:
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• Is based in the UK • Was established before 1 March 2020 • Has been adversely impacted by the coronavirus
If your business was classed a business in difficulty on 31 December 2019 you’ll need to confirm that you’re complying with additional state aid restrictions If you’ve already received a loan of up to £50,000 under one of the other schemes you can transfer it into the Bounce Back Loan scheme. You have until 4 November 2020 to arrange this with your lender. The key features of the bounce back loan are as follows:
• Loans from 2k minimum to 50k maximum as 25% of turnover • Paid out by your bank, 100% government guaranteed • Simple application form • No security necessary • 2.5% Interest rate • Government pays first year of charges and interest, so no payments due in first year • 6 year term • No early repayment fees
Here are some examples below
• Help for employers - Furlough Scheme • Help for the self employed – Self Employed • Income support scheme (SEISS) • Small business support grant 10k up to 25k for those claiming small business rates relief • Business interruption Loan
And if you aren’t eligible for these, there are other options to limit your outgoings, although these can be used in conjunction with the schemes above.
• Business rates holiday for 12 months. • Rent Holiday – ask your landlord • Insurance claim – if you have business interruption insurance. Check with your insurer • Speak to suppliers to get more favourable terms • Bank overdrafts – some banks offering preferential terms • Universal Credit • Speak to utilities companies, most offering payment plans • Pension drawdown – speak to your
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