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Growth Guarantee Scheme for Builders’ Merchants – Apply Now

The Growth Guarantee Scheme for Builders’ Merchants is a government-backed program that helps businesses get better loan terms by guaranteeing a portion of the loan, making it easier and safer for lenders to offer funds. It's a great way to support growth with more accessible finance. Interested in learning how it can help your business? Reach out to explore your options!

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What are the benefits of Growth Guarantee Scheme for Builders’ Merchants?

The Growth Guarantee Scheme for Builders’ Merchants is designed to provide financial backing and resources to help merchants expand their operations. This initiative supports builders' merchants in navigating market challenges, enhancing their capacity to grow and compete effectively. By offering guarantees, the scheme mitigates financial risks, encouraging investments in innovation and infrastructure improvements, ultimately fostering a more robust construction supply chain.
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What are the different types of Growth Guarantee Scheme for Builders’ Merchants?

Loan Guarantees

Government-backed guarantees for loans to builders’ merchants.

Loan Guarantees

Loan guarantees help builders’ merchants access credit by reducing lender risk. The government promises to cover a portion of the loan if the borrower defaults, encouraging lenders to offer more favorable terms.

Trade Credit Insurance Support

Support for trade credit insurance to secure supply chains.

Trade Credit Insurance Support

The scheme may back trade credit insurance, protecting merchants against non-payment by customers. This stabilizes cash flow and boosts confidence among suppliers and merchants in the construction sector.

Working Capital Facilities

Guarantees for short-term working capital to help manage cash flow.

Working Capital Facilities

Merchants can obtain working capital loans with government backing, which helps cover day-to-day operational costs, purchase stock, and manage delayed payments, ensuring business continuity during market uncertainty.

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What is the Growth Guarantee Scheme for Builders’ Merchants?

Government-Backed Loan Guarantees

The Growth Guarantee Scheme provides loans to builders’ merchants that are backed by a 70% government guarantee, making it easier to access funding. This reduces the risk for lenders so they are more likely to lend, but businesses are still responsible for repaying the entire amount borrowed.

Support for Business Growth and Sustainability

Builders’ merchants can access a range of finance products through the scheme, such as term loans, overdrafts, asset finance, invoice finance, and asset-based lending, with loan sizes from £1,000 up to £2 million and repayment terms of up to 6 years.

Support for Business Growth and Sustainability

Funds from the scheme can be used for various business needs like cash flow, investing in growth, purchasing assets, or adopting sustainable equipment, helping builders’ merchants to expand and thrive in a competitive market.

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Real Scenarios

Construction Company Needing Fast Working Capital

Situation

A construction firm had a short-term cash gap before a large invoice was paid and needed £85,000 to cover materials and payroll.

Challenge

Traditional bank applications were too slow; they needed a decision and funds within days.

Outcome

Funding Agent matched them with a lender; they received a working capital facility and bridged the gap until the invoice was paid.

Ecommerce Business Preparing for Peak Season

Situation

An online retailer needed around £120,000 to stock up ahead of Black Friday and the Christmas rush.

Challenge

They wanted flexible terms and a quick turnaround so stock could be ordered in time.

Outcome

Through Funding Agent they secured a facility, placed orders in time and managed peak demand without cash flow stress.

Marketing Agency Using Invoice Finance

Situation

A marketing agency had strong clients and reliable invoices but often waited 60–90 days for payment.

Challenge

They needed to unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices to pay staff and take on new projects.

Outcome

Funding Agent connected them with an invoice finance provider; they now access funds against approved invoices and smooth out cash flow.

Property Developer Using Bridging Finance

Situation

A developer needed short-term finance to complete a purchase before selling an existing property.

Challenge

They required a fast decision and flexible terms to align with the sale timeline.

Outcome

Funding Agent matched them with a bridging lender; they completed the purchase and repaid the facility when the sale completed.
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