Business Lending

Making it happen, side by side

Supporting established UK businesses, specialist lenders, investment funds and financial sponsors with flexible debt finance for growth, working capital, acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.

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Why businesses choose Shawbrook

  • Specialist support - Experienced teams who take the time to understand your business, market and objectives.
  • Tailored funding - Flexible debt finance solutions designed around your funding requirements.
  • Long-term partnership - Ongoing support as your business grows and your funding needs evolve.
  • Award-winning bank - Named Bank of the Year at the City AM Awards 2026 and at multiple Insider Dealmakers Awards, including the South East Dealmakers Awards 2026 and Central & East Dealmakers Awards 2025.

Security may be required. Any property or asset used as security may be at risk if you do not repay any debt secured on it. Our business lending is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.

Explore our business lending

Asset Based Lending

Helping businesses with significant value tied up in assets release capital to fund working capital and growth.

Corporate Leverage Finance

Senior debt funding for established businesses with strong cash flow to support growth, acquisitions and ownership changes.

Speciality and Fund Finance

Funding for specialist lenders and investment funds to increase lending capacity, expand portfolios and support growth.

Financial Sponsors

Funding for businesses backed by financial sponsors to support investments, acquisitions and growth.

Healthcare Finance

Funding for healthcare providers to support strategic growth, investment and development across the care sector.

Development Finance

Funding for experienced property developers to deliver ground-up and refurbishment projects from planning through to completion.

Planning your next move?

See how our funding can support acquisitions, growth, working capital and more.

Case studies

See how we’ve helped businesses access the funding they need to achieve their next stage of growth.

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Case Study

Shawbrook supports Glasgow Distillery Company with £11m funding facility

Specialist inventory-backed funding unlocks working capital from maturing Scotch whisky inventory to support continued growth.

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Case Study

Hope Capital Property Finance strengthens lending capacity with renewed and increased £50m funding facility from Shawbrook

Longstanding funding partnership expanded to support Hope Capital's continued growth and increasing demand for specialist bridging finance.

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Case Study

Lawrence Stephens nearly quadruples revenue in five years as Shawbrook backs the firm's next chapter

One of London's fastest-growing law firms secures a bespoke funding package from Shawbrook to fuel its next phase of growth.

Useful information

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Business contacts

Find out how to get in touch with Shawbrook about Business Savings and Business Lending.

Help with our products

If you're an existing customer or you've got questions on how our products work, visit our help centre for support.

Business insights hub

We break down the latest data, insights and topics to help SMEs understand the key issues affecting their business.

News & case studies

Read our latest news and find out more about the businesses we have supported.

Our business

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About Shawbrook

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customers who value the premium experience, flexibility and certainty we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

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Sustainability

Our sustainability strategy is designed to create value for our customers, colleagues, communities, suppliers and shareholders, while having a positive impact on society and the wider environment. 

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Sponsorship Programme

As official banking partner of Saracens Rugby Club and lead partner of London Mavericks netball, we are proud to champion inclusive elite sport and the opportunities it can bring for all participants, both on & off the field & court.