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The UK education sector includes schools, colleges, universities, extra-curricular providers, and e-learning platforms. Whether operating in-person or online, these organisations play a vital role in learning and development. But the sector faces significant challenges, like attracting students, maintaining facilities, and delivering quality tuition.
Tailored education business loans offer a lifeline for educational providers looking to overcome financial hurdles and grow. See how Fleximize can support your journey to success.
What are education business loans?
Education business loans are special financial packages designed to support schools, training centers, and other educational providers. These loans help businesses tackle immediate financial needs while also supporting long-term growth.
Since the pandemic, digital adoption in education has increased. This has created opportunities, like bridging the skills gap and meeting demand for training. But it also brings challenges, like more competition and changing regulations.
Unlike traditional banks with slow approval processes, alternative lenders like Fleximize offer fast and flexible funding. This helps education businesses stay competitive in a changing market.
Apply online
Get a decision
Receive your funds
Key features of education business loans
At Fleximize, we know that growing an education business can be tough, especially with financial challenges in the way. That’s why our loans come with flexible features like top-ups and repayment holidays to help you succeed.
We offer both secured and unsecured options through our Flexiloan and Flexiloan Lite products. You can learn more on our business loans page, but here’s a quick overview:
- Education business loans of £5,000 – £500,000 repaid over 3 – 60 months
- Interest rates starting from 0.9% per month
- Approval and deposit in as little as 24 hours
- No hidden fees or early repayment penalties
- Interest charged on a reducing balance, not the total loan amount
- Repayment holidays and top-ups available
- Exclusive discounts on industry-leading business services and tools through our Member Marketplace
We look at your credit history when reviewing your application, but it’s not the only thing we consider. If your business has been running for at least six months and shows positive revenue growth, we’ll gladly consider you for funding.
Uses of an education business loan
Fleximize clients have used their funds in many different ways depending on the needs of their educational facility. The flexibility of our business funding means that your loan can be used for practically any purpose, including:
- Cash flow management. Bridge financial gaps caused by seasonality or delayed payments.
- Digital infrastructure. Invest in web development and new learning technologies.
- Facility upgrades. Renovate or refurbish school premises to improve the learning environment.
- Recruitment. Attract and retain top teaching talent.
- Marketing & PR. Boost visibility and attract more students
- Equipment & supplies. Purchase essential items, from stationery to sports equipment.
Check your eligibility for an education business loan
We’re more flexible than traditional banks, but there are still a few basic requirements you’ll need to meet.
- You must own a UK-based business that is registered with Companies House.
- Your business must have been trading for at least six months and have a minimum monthly turnover of £5,000. That means we can help your startup education business if you’ve been up and running for a short while.
- For education businesses in England and Wales, we offer loans of up to £500,000. You can borrow on an unsecured or secured basis, depending on your loan amount and repayment term.
- Education businesses in Northern Ireland and Scotland can apply for unsecured loans of up to £250,000.
- If you’re a non-homeowner and your business has been trading for at least six months, we can offer funding up to £20,000.
How much do education business loans cost?
Interest rates on Fleximize’s education business loans start at a competitive 0.9% per month. By repaying early, you can save on interest, thanks to our Penalty-Free Promise. Plus, with no hidden fees, you’ll have complete transparency about the cost of your loan.
All our finance packages are unique to the applicant. Try out our business loan calculator to see what yours might cost. Prefer to speak to someone? Call 020 7100 0110, and a member of our friendly team will build a tailored quote for you.
Why choose us for education business loans?
We’ve helped thousands of UK businesses achieve their goals since we launched in 2014. Building a school, college, or teaching program can be tough, but the right funding can help you overcome any obstacles to growth.
Here are five reasons to feel confident in choosing Fleximize:
- We’re flexible. Our loans come with top-ups and repayment holidays as standard, and our Penalty-Free Promise allows you to repay early at no extra cost.
- We’re fuss-free. Our online application takes just a few minutes, so you can get back to focusing on your business. If approved, you could receive your loan within 24 hours.
- We’re trusted. We’ve earned hundreds of ‘Excellent’ customer reviews on Trustpilot and plenty of glowing testimonials too.
- We’re personal. Your dedicated relationship manager will build a finance package to suit your business. They’ll be here if you return for extra funding too.
- We’re award-winning. We’ve twice been named Best Business Finance Provider at the British Bank Awards. View our other industry accolades.
Success stories
Danny Bloomfield, a franchisee for learning provider Premier Education Group, needed funds to buy out his business partner and grow his coaching network. After being deterred by his bank’s lengthy application process, Danny turned to Fleximize after meeting them at a trade show and secured £105,000 within two days of applying.
Danny Bloomfield used a Fleximize loan to expand his delivery of activity and wellbeing classes for primary schools
Apply for an education business loan
Getting started is easy. Complete our short online application form, and we’ll handle the rest. Once you pass our checks, a team member will guide you through the final steps. Approved loans can be deposited within 24 hours.
If you have questions, check our FAQs or call 020 7100 0110 to speak with one of our relationship managers.
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