3 Fast Business Loans in Ireland for 2021

If you’re starting or running a business in Ireland right now we salute you. Irish business owners are being hammered by the Brexit mess & an awful pandemic. Yet, despite this, the majority of businesses have survived and some have even thrived. You will also see the news headlines about various supports. Some have went down like a lead balloon (the hospitality keep-your-receipt tax back one with a dismal take-up) whilst others faltered at first (SBCI money through the banks with a 5% drawdown of €2 billion made available) but now are starting to take off due to the SBCI enabling some of the more agile fintechs to get in on the act. So what does that mean for you weighing up options for where to get a quote? Well, generally you can expect a faster turnaround time (days not weeks), lower paperwork requirements & no conditions attached before you can access the funds.

Fast Loan Options

  1. Simple Working Capital Loan. You can now get up to €250k in days at rates from 4.75% so long as you are turning over in excess of €100k, are profitable and pass a credit check based on a few simple documents (2 years accounts, 12 months bank statements and the tax clearance certificate.)

  2. Invoice Finance & Trade Finance. The SBCI have allocated funds to a fintech who can release funding based on what you’re owed in your book of debtors. In some instances they can also finance your purchase orders. This keeps vital working capital within your business instead of being tied up while your goods are in transit and then whilst you’re waiting for your customers to pay you.

  3. Asset Finance. A fintech has access to SBCI funds to help businesses get more assets. They have a track record of financing new, old & unusual assets from all over the world. If you have your eye on something to help your business grow you can benefit from a quick decision at a great rate.

BusinessLoans.ie is here for you 7 days to organise fast finance quotes. Talk to us on 01 55 636 55 now.

3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Chances of Loan Approval

If you’re looking for business loans in Ireland during Covid lockdown level 5 you may be overwhelmed with the number of supports, grants, government-loans and alternative finance options. It’s best to seek expert advice from your accountant or business advisor. If budget is a concern the Local Enterprise Office has great advice and mentoring too. BusinessLoans.ie is here to get you business loan quotes quickly & we never ask you for a fee. It’s best to take action before things get bad. Ensure you have enough working capital. Many loan options are flexible or don’t have an early repayment penalty. This means you can incur minimal expense by ending the loan early, once a time of business pressure has passed.

BusinessLoans.ie has three top tips for getting that loan:

1. Act before your bank statements get too tight.

2. Keep a steady minimum level of cash in the account. Don't be caught out by the number of days a in a month that a direct debit would fail. Having a bank overdraft facility in place is not a bad thing because it can show more affordability to make loan repayments.

3. Directors; don't pay yourselves excessively. It sends out the wrong signal to your lenders.

We are here for you 7 days and can get multiple loan quotes for you to compare. Use the web chat box in the bottom right of this page or call us on 01 55 636 55 now.

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Budget 2021 – How it Affects Business Owners in Ireland

The Irish Budget 2021 was the biggest yet and designed to get Irish business through Brexit and COVID-19. The Minister of Finance, Paschal Donohoe said “Budget 2021 has been prepared against a background of extraordinary uncertainty regarding near-term economic and budgetary prospects. Here are the key points:

  • A new scheme for businesses which closed because of Covid-19 will provide a maximum of €5,000 per week - payments based on 2019 average weekly turnover. Effective from today until the end of March next year, with the first payments in mid-November 

  • Debt warehousing provisions for SMEs will be extended for a period of a year with no interest. A €30 million fund will be administered through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund 

  • VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9% for hospitality sector 

  • Extension of the commercial rates holiday 

  • New Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) 

  • Extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme through 2021 

  • €3.4bn Recovery Fund  

  • €10.1bn infrastructure spending in 2021 

  • Increasing Earned Income Credit up to €1,650 for self-employed – the same as the employee tax credit for PAYE workers 

If your business requires finance to help with your business budget for the year ahead, we’re here to help. Call 01 55 636 55 now.

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