Secured finance
Secured debts are facilities where the borrower, along with a promise to repay, puts up an asset as security. Typically, the asset is a property.
PwC’s economic predictions suggest this year will mark a turning point for the UK as we move past the challenges posed by the pandemic and businesses consider their growth plans.
Accredo has always been committed to supporting limited companies with secured business loans for any commercial purpose, and in anticipation of a promising year ahead, we are excited to announce that we now provide loans of up to £1,500,000 to eligible borrowers.
By increasing our maximum loan offering to £1,500,000, we’re giving businesses greater financial flexibility and the means to pursue their goals. Products such as our multi-drawdown facility offer flexibility for a variety of funding needs, ensuring we effectively address the diverse challenges and objectives that different businesses encounter.
Moreover, our flexibility commitment extends to our repayment options. We offer customised repayment schedules that align with the cash flow of your client's businesses, guaranteeing that loan repayments remain manageable and do not hinder growth ambitions.
Our repayment terms span from 3 months to 10 years, with fixed interest rates. We offer fixed repayments or flexible terms such as seasonal payments, deferred payments and interest-only to suit the borrower's plans and needs.
Whether your client’s company is looking to fuel expansion initiatives, facilitate a management buyout (MBO), consolidate existing debts or fund a new venture, our secured loans can be tailored to fit each unique requirement.
With a maximum loan amount of £1,500,000, contacting Accredo should always be a consideration for non-standard or complex credit profiles. Simply access our bespoke digital portal, submit a proposal for your client and you’ll typically receive a decision from our underwriters in one working hour.
At Accredo, we are committed to propelling business forward, and we are excited to be part of your client’s growth story in the coming year and beyond.
References: PWC
We are open Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:30 and 09:00-17:00 on Fridays.
Our switchboard number is 01444 255915 or you can email on customerservices@accredo.co.uk and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Finance brokers can submit enquiries using our new business portal which our customer services team can provide access to.
Please call 01444 255915 for more information or email customerservices@accredo.co.uk
Please note we are unable to accept applications direct, all applications must be received from a finance broker.
Once all conditions have been satisfied and we have completed our final checks, we will release the funds and they will be in the customer's bank account within 24 hours.
Firstly we will need to receive a request for finance via a broker.
If we are able to issue an acceptance, we will send our Property and Borrower questionnaire for the client to complete. On receipt of this completed questionnaire we will contact the client to collect the legal fees and, if applicable, valuation fees.
Once we have received the fees, we will instruct our solicitors, book the valuation, contact other lender/s and raise loan paperwork for signature.
Whilst we make every effort to complete the process as quickly as possible and in line with the client's requirements, we are unable to give a specific timescale due to some aspects of the facility being reliant on external parties but once all conditions have been satisfied and we have completed our final checks, the pay-out process can take up to 24 hours.
Full details can be found on our 'Our Process' page.
No, we only offer secured loans.
We offer fixed rate, fixed term loans from 3 months to 10 years secured on UK property.
We are also happy to consider secured finance leases.
We do not offer unsecured finance.
We are happy to consider security in England and Wales.
Please note we are unable to lend against property in Northern Ireland or outside of the UK.
All our agreements must be secured on UK property.
We consider residential, buy-to-let, mixed-use and commercial properties.
Subject to suitable equity we consider 1st, 2nd, 3rd and even 4th charges.
Yes, we are happy to offer a low start payment option and in some circumstances we are happy to consider seasonal repayments.
We are happy to consider proposals from all industry sectors, there are no exclusions.
We are happy to consider a further advance once your first agreement is live.
If sufficient equity is available the additonal borrowing can be attached to our existing charge. If there is not enough equity an alternative property can be considered.
We require these to fully understand your clients reasons for borrowing, their background and that of their company as well as to ensure they are able to repay us in line with the terms of the agreement.
If a property doesn't value up our underwriters will review the proposal to identify what level of borrowing we can consider.
There is no fee to apply for finance.
When an application is accepted, customers are required to pay a contribution towards the legal fees in order to begin the legal process and in some circumstances a valuation fee may be required.
Any loan secured upon such a property would have to be repaid when the property is sold, but we may be able to offer you a short term facility.
Please contact your broker to discuss the options available to you.
Yes, it is necessary for us to carry out credit searches in order to consider your application.
Sight of a valid passport or driving licence is preferable for this purpose. We can send you a list of our acceptable forms of ID.
As we will be taking a charge over a property, we require the home owners and borrower to sign certain legal documents in the presence of their solicitor.
Subject to the conditions of the acceptance being fulfilled.
Existing customers should approach the broker they initially dealt with to discuss any additional requirements.
You will be required to make a contribution to the legal fees involved in setting up your facility.
In some circumstances an internal valuation of your property may be required. If there is a charge for this service, you will be made aware in advance of the survey.
When your agreement goes live a 1% acceptance fee becomes due. Depending on the term of your agreement a £125.00 annual administration fee may be applicable and a 1% security release fee is due to remove our charge from your property.
Fees are applicable if your agreement is not conducted within the contractual terms.
We may be able to do this in some circumstances, however please note that a fee will be applicable.
Yes. Clients are able to overpay, but it should be noted that our facilities are of a fixed rate, fixed term nature.
Clients experiencing difficulties meeting their repayments should contact us as soon as possible so we can identify and agree the most appropriate course of action.
Please get in touch with us as we may be able to transfer our security to another suitable property or we can provide an early settlement figure.
No, we require payment of a 1% security release fee to remove our charge.
We're sorry you feel you want to make a complaint. There are a number of ways you can get in touch:
Post: Mill Green House
Mill Green Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1XJ
Tel: 01444 255915
Fax: 01444 255910
Email: customerservices@accredo.co.uk
Secured business loans from a principle lender. Founded in 2000, Accredo provides business finance professionals with greater lending options for new starts, clients with difficult credit histories and established businesses.