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Exeter's limited companies operate across a trading environment that ranges from maritime and logistics services to professional consultancy and creative industries, where short gaps between outgoing costs and incoming revenue are a routine part of running a company — Creditcorp provides fast, fixed-term credit to the company, no personal guarantee, same-day decisions. £50–£500 over 14–84 days.
UK Ltd or LLP only · No personal guarantee · Decisions most working days
Lending to businesses in your city
Exeter has developed into a regional business centre for the South West, with a strong presence of professional services, public-sector contractors, and technology companies that have grown out of the university's research base. These incorporated businesses often operate on long billing cycles — particularly when working with local authority or NHS contracts — while their own supplier costs fall due monthly or weekly.
The city's construction and property services sector is active, with development and refurbishment work ongoing across Exeter and the surrounding Devon market. Incorporated contractors regularly face the timing mismatch that defines construction cash flow: materials and subcontractors must be paid before stage-payment milestones are reached. A short fixed-term loan bridging that gap clears cleanly once the payment lands.
Exeter's hospitality, tourism, and retail businesses trade with a seasonal rhythm shaped by cathedral-city visitor patterns and the proximity of the Devon coast. Incorporated operators in these sectors face predictable cost spikes ahead of peak periods. Creditcorp Slice can spread a single large supplier or equipment invoice over three to four weekly instalments at a flat 6% fee, giving companies a structured way to manage those peaks without a longer facility.
Creditcorp does not lend against a postcode — the decision is identical wherever your company trades. An Exeter limited company with offices in the city centre, Sowton, Marsh Barton, or anywhere else in Devon is assessed on the same basis as any other UK incorporated entity, with location carrying no weight in pricing or approval.
Which product fits?
Creditcorp Business Loan Recommended for most needs
A fixed-term loan suits Exeter's project-based and contract-driven businesses because it has a defined end date, no revolving credit trap, and because lending is to the company directly, there is no personal guarantee and no personal liability for directors.
- £50–£500 in one advance
- Fixed 14–84 -day term
- 0.25% per day simple interest + £5 establishment fee
- Total cost capped at 100% of principal
- No personal guarantee
- Most decisions same working day
Creditcorp Slice — split a single bill
Use Creditcorp Slice to spread a single large supplier invoice — a catering stock order, a materials delivery, or an equipment service contract — over three to four weekly instalments at a flat 6% fee.
- Bills of £50–£2,000
- Flat 6% fee — no compounding
- 3 or 4 weekly instalments by Direct Debit
- Settle early and we refund the unused fee pro rata
Find your fit
Pick the borrowing that fits your business
Tell us what you need and roughly how much. We’ll point you to the right product — it’s a guide to help you choose, not a lending decision or a quote.
See the cost of a business loan
A typical business in Exeter might borrow £300.00 over 28 days. Adjust the sliders to match your own scenario.
This matches your needs? Start your application
Borrowing is expensive relative to bank lending. Only borrow if the cost is less than the gap it closes. Total cost capped at 100% of principal — you will never repay more than double. There is no personal guarantee; lending is to the company.
Who can apply?
- UK limited company or LLP (body-corporate lending only — not sole traders)
- 6+ months trading
- Current UK business bank account
- Director identity check (you, not the company, as the company's authorised representative)
- No personal guarantee required — the obligation is the company's
Common questions
Which Exeter businesses qualify for Creditcorp credit?
Creditcorp lends to UK incorporated limited companies and LLPs only. Sole traders, general partnerships, and individual consumers are not eligible. Being based in Exeter or Devon is not a pricing or eligibility factor — the decision is made on the company's own position.
Do Exeter company directors need to provide a personal guarantee?
No. Creditcorp's facility is with the limited company or LLP as a legal entity. Directors and members carry no personal liability and are not required to provide a personal guarantee at any stage.
How fast is a decision for an Exeter limited company?
Creditcorp targets a same-working-day decision for applications submitted during business hours. The process is fully online — no branch visit, no paper forms, no waiting for a local underwriter.
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Creditcorp lends to UK limited companies and LLPs under the body-corporate exemption (Articles 60B and 60L of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001). This is not consumer lending. The Financial Ombudsman Service and Financial Services Compensation Scheme do not apply. Full details: regulatory status and responsible lending policy.