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For bowling alleys and leisure centres, an asset-backed term loan is often used to finance specific upgrades such as lane systems, scoring and production equipment, arcade machines, or other identifiable capital purchases. Eligibility usually centres on you being a UK SME with trading history, showing affordability for monthly repayments, and being able to evidence an eligible asset base. Indicative amounts are typically £50,000 to £500,000, with terms of 36 to 84 months. Decision time is often 1 to 4 weeks, depending on how complete your financial information is and what security or valuation steps are required.

An unsecured term loan (revenue-based) may help if you need funding without tying the facility to specific assets. Lenders typically assess your credit profile, consistent trading, and affordability from profit and loss and cash flow. Because many leisure businesses face seasonality, lenders may expect evidence that your cash flow can support repayments across periods. Typical amounts are £25,000 to £250,000, with terms of 24 to 72 months. Indicatively, rates are often around 7% to 18% APR depending on credit strength and term. Initial decisions are often 3 to 10 working days, with longer timelines if deeper underwriting is needed.

If your bowling alley or leisure centre is currently paying down an overdraft, finance facility, or loan, a refinance term loan may replace that commitment with one monthly repayment plan. Lenders focus on your current debt position, the remaining term, your existing finance cost, and whether the new structure meets affordability requirements. A clear refinancing rationale can strengthen the match, whether that is lowering monthly pressure by extending repayments, simplifying multiple arrangements, or funding a planned refurbishment programme alongside the refinance. Indicative amounts are £40,000 to £400,000, with terms of 36 to 120 months, and decisions often take 2 to 6 weeks due to payoff calculations and updated underwriting.