Pre-filled with typical Retail figures: 12 employees, £25,000 average salary. Adjust the sliders for your actual numbers.
Business Loan Calculator
Calculate monthly repayments and total interest cost for a business loan. Compare different amounts, rates, and terms to find the right financing.
£5k£150,000£500k
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1yr5 years10yr
Monthly Repayment
£3,041
per month for 5 years at 8%
Total repaid£182,488
Total interest£32,488
Interest as % of loan21.7%
Daily Cost of Borrowing
£18 /day
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- What interest rates can I get on a business loan?
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- Fixed or variable rate — which is better?
- Fixed rates give certainty on repayments. Variable rates are often lower initially but can increase with the base rate. In a high-rate environment, locking in a fixed rate may be wise.
- What security do lenders require?
- Most business loans over £25,000 require some form of security — personal guarantees, business assets, or property. Unsecured loans are available but at higher rates.