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The Business Finance Group vs Funding Circle
Funding Circle is a peer-to-peer lending platform focused on term loans. The Business Finance Group is a whole-of-market broker with access to 50+ lenders — giving you more options, more flexibility, and no upfront fees.
Why choose The Business Finance Group?
Funding Circle
Peer-to-peer model — limited lender options
Term loans only — no equipment finance, invoice finance, or VAT funding
Stricter eligibility criteria
Direct lender, not a broker — only their own products
The Business Finance Group
50+ specialist lenders compared in one search
Equipment finance, invoice finance, business loans, VAT funding and more
Decisions in 24 hours — same speed or faster
Zero upfront fees
Independent whole-of-market broker
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We search 50+ UK lenders — far beyond what any single provider offers. Get an indicative decision in 24 hours with zero upfront fees.