Lender intelligence
UK SME lender intelligence directory
Lendrly tracks 47 UK SME lenders across 32 curated directories. Each directory filters the lender library by finance type, comparison cluster, industry or use case so you can scan the field before approaching a lender directly. Education-first, no commission, no broker.
Eligibility guidance only - not financial advice, not a loan offer, not a guarantee of approval. Lendrly is not FCA-authorised and is not a credit broker.
By finance type
Lenders publishing criteria for a specific UK SME finance product — invoice finance, asset finance, MCA, RBF and the rest.
UK invoice finance lenders
UK invoice finance and factoring lenders Lendrly tracks. Published amount ranges, eligibility signals, security posture and speed for each provider — education-first.
Open directoryUK asset finance lenders
UK asset finance lenders Lendrly tracks for hire purchase, finance leases and refinancing. Published amount ranges, eligibility signals and speed — education-first.
Open directoryUK merchant cash advance providers
UK merchant cash advance and revenue-share funding providers Lendrly tracks. Published amount ranges, eligibility signals and speed — education-first.
Open directoryUK revenue-based finance providers
UK revenue-based finance providers Lendrly tracks. Funding repaid as a share of monthly revenue. Published amount ranges, eligibility signals and speed.
Open directoryUK unsecured business loan lenders
UK unsecured business loan lenders Lendrly tracks. Published amount ranges, trading-history signals, security posture and speed for each provider.
Open directoryUK secured business loan lenders
UK secured business loan lenders Lendrly tracks. Bigger tickets backed by property, debenture or assets — published criteria, signals and speed.
Open directoryUK bridging finance lenders
UK bridging finance lenders Lendrly tracks. Short-term property-backed loans for purchase, refurbishment and chain-break — published criteria and signals.
Open directoryUK commercial mortgage lenders
UK commercial mortgage lenders Lendrly tracks for owner-occupier and investment purchase or refinance. Published criteria, LTV signals and speed.
Open directoryUK Islamic business finance providers
UK Sharia-compliant business finance providers Lendrly tracks. Murabaha, Ijara, commercial property and SME funding — published criteria and signals.
Open directoryUK business credit card providers
UK business credit card and charge card providers Lendrly tracks. Published limits, rewards, eligibility signals and PG posture for SMEs.
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Compare lenders side-by-side
Side-by-side directories for the most-compared UK SME lender groupings — business loan, invoice finance, MCA, asset, bridging and Islamic.
Compare UK business loan lenders
Compare UK business loan lenders by published amount ranges, trading history, security, PG posture and speed. Education-first directory, not a ranking.
Open directoryCompare UK invoice finance lenders
Compare UK invoice finance and factoring lenders. Published amount ranges, recourse terms, eligibility signals and speed — education-first.
Open directoryCompare UK merchant cash advance providers
Compare UK merchant cash advance providers by published advance size, processing requirements, repayment share and speed — education-first.
Open directoryCompare UK asset finance lenders
Compare UK asset finance lenders by ticket size, asset class, deposit expectations and speed for hire purchase and finance lease — education-first.
Open directoryCompare UK bridging finance lenders
Compare UK bridging finance lenders by published LTV, accepted property types, exit-strategy expectations and speed — education-first.
Open directoryCompare UK Islamic business finance providers
Compare UK Sharia-compliant business finance providers by published contract structures, eligibility signals and speed — education-first.
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By industry
Lenders publishing criteria relevant to specific UK industries — retail, restaurants, construction, ecommerce, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and professional services.
UK retail business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for retail business finance. MCAs, working capital, asset finance, stock and EPOS funding — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK restaurant business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for restaurant and hospitality finance. MCAs, working capital and equipment finance — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK construction business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for construction-sector finance. Asset finance, invoice finance, working capital and bridging — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK ecommerce business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for ecommerce business finance. Revenue-based finance, MCAs, working capital, stock funding — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK healthcare business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for healthcare-sector finance. Asset finance, commercial mortgages, working capital — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK manufacturing business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for manufacturing-sector finance. Asset finance, invoice finance, working capital — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK logistics business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for logistics, transport and haulage finance. Vehicle finance, invoice finance, working capital — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK professional services business finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for professional-services finance. Unsecured loans, partner-buy-in, working capital — education-first directory.
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By use case
Lenders publishing criteria suitable for specific funding needs — cashflow, payroll, tax, stock, equipment, refinance and property bridge.
UK cash flow finance lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for cashflow-led business finance. Working capital, invoice finance, MCAs and revolving credit — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK lenders for tax-bill finance
UK lenders that publish criteria for tax-bill finance. VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax loans, short-term funding and revolving credit — education-first.
Open directoryUK lenders for stock purchase funding
UK lenders that publish criteria for stock-purchase funding. Working capital loans, MCAs, RBF and trade finance — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK lenders for equipment finance
UK lenders that publish criteria for equipment finance. Hire purchase, finance lease and refinance — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK lenders for refinancing business debt
UK lenders that publish criteria for refinancing existing business debt. Consolidation loans, asset and property refinance — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK lenders for covering payroll
UK lenders that publish criteria for short-term funding to cover payroll. Working capital, invoice finance, credit lines — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK property bridge lenders
UK bridging lenders that publish criteria for property-bridge finance. LTV, exit strategy, property types and speed — education-first directory.
Open directoryUK working capital lenders
UK lenders that publish criteria for working capital finance. Revolving credit, invoice finance, MCAs and short-term loans — education-first directory.
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How Lendrly maintains this directory
Each lender's profile is paraphrased from public lender pages, with a last-reviewed date and a data-confidence flag. Logos are only used where there is clear permission; otherwise a neutral initials card is rendered to avoid implying partnership or endorsement.
Hubs are reviewed periodically. Spotted something out of date? See our corrections log and editorial standards.
Logos, trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners. Lendrly is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these lenders unless clearly stated. Information is paraphrased from public lender pages and may not be exhaustive — always verify directly with the lender before applying.
Important — educational guidance only
- Not regulated by the FCA and not a credit broker.
- Not financial, legal or tax advice.
- Not a loan offer and not a guarantee of approval.
- Subject to lender underwriting — criteria can change.
Lendrly provides general eligibility guidance only. It is not financial advice, a loan offer, or a guarantee of approval. Provider criteria can change and final approval is subject to lender underwriting, affordability checks, credit assessment, and documentation. Lendrly is not a regulated credit broker; we do not submit applications on your behalf.