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Short-term business loans in Portsmouth

Portsmouth limited companies and LLPs can access fast, fixed-term working capital to bridge procurement gaps and cover operational costs — 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

Portsmouth's commercial identity is shaped by its long association with the defence and maritime sectors. The city is home to a significant cluster of incorporated businesses serving the naval base and its extensive supply chain — from specialist engineering and electronics firms to professional service providers working on MOD contracts. Companies in this environment routinely carry invoice gaps of several weeks between delivering work and receiving settlement, making short-term bridge finance a functional part of cash management.

Technology and digital businesses have grown as a meaningful strand of Portsmouth's economy alongside the traditional defence cluster. Incorporated companies in software, managed services, and consultancy frequently operate on retainer or project cycles with client payment terms that do not align with monthly fixed costs — staff, infrastructure, professional subscriptions. A short, fixed-term facility covers that gap without committing the company to a revolving credit arrangement it does not need.

Portsmouth's retail and hospitality sectors serve a city with substantial resident population, tourist footfall through the Historic Dockyard, and a ferry terminal generating consistent transient trade. Incorporated businesses in these sectors face familiar timing pressures — stock purchasing ahead of peak periods, early payment demands from suppliers — that a defined short-term loan handles cleanly.

Credit Corp does not lend against a postcode — the decision is identical wherever your company trades. A limited company based in Southsea, the commercial waterfront, or the outer city is assessed on the same criteria as any other applicant, with no pricing adjustment or eligibility difference based on location.

Which product fits?

Credicorp Slice — split a single bill

Credicorp Slice allows your limited company to split a single maintenance, supplier, or subcontractor invoice into three or four weekly instalments at a flat 6% fee, keeping cash flow steady without disrupting your company's operating position.

  • 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
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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. Because we lend to the company, no director signs a personal guarantee.

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

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Common questions

Which Portsmouth businesses qualify for a Credit Corp loan?

Credit Corp lends to UK limited companies and LLPs, not to individuals or sole traders. Sole traders, partnerships, and private individuals are not eligible to apply. Portsmouth's location has no bearing on the outcome — every application is assessed on the company's own financial standing, regardless of where it trades.

Is a personal guarantee required from Portsmouth company directors?

No. Credit Corp does not take personal guarantees. The loan is made to the incorporated company, and directors incur no personal liability in connection with the facility.

How fast can a Portsmouth limited company get a decision?

Credit Corp issues decisions on the same working day in the vast majority of cases. Applications are assessed directly against the company's profile — there is no manual queue or branch review — and approved funds are transferred to the company account promptly.

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No personal guarantee business loans: what it really means

A personal guarantee makes a company director personally liable for a business debt — so if the company cannot repay, the lender can pursue the director's own assets. Lending without one keeps the borrowing where it belongs: with the company. This guide explains what a personal guarantee is, why it matters, and what no-personal-guarantee lending changes for UK directors.

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Credit Corp Group is now active

Credit Corp is joining Credit Corp Group

Credit Corp Group is now active as our group company. For now, keep using Credit Corp exactly as you do today — nothing about your agreement, your account or how to reach us changes. The move happens in phases, with clear notice.

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