SME Business Loans Blog
What Are Peer-to-Peer Loans and How Can SMEs Use Them?
2026-06-26 17:46
Peer-to-peer lending has become an important alternative finance option for Irish SMEs that struggle to meet traditional bank lending requirements. Through regulated online platforms, businesses can a...
How SMEs Can Use Commercial Property Loans to Grow
2026-06-12 14:32
The article explains how Irish SMEs can use commercial property loans to purchase premises, refinance existing property, fund renovations, acquire investment property, or secure space for future expan...
Banks Turned Me Down — What Are My Options for a Business Loan?
2026-05-22 23:20
Being turned down by a bank for a business loan does not mean your funding journey is over. This article explores alternative finance options available to UK businesses, including merchant cash advanc...
How Rising Interest Rates Affect Bridging Finance
2026-04-15 17:46
Rising interest rates can have a significant impact on bridging finance, affecting borrowing costs, lender appetite, and deal profitability. As rates increase, monthly interest payments and overall lo...
Understanding Loan-to-Value (LTV) in Bridging Finance
2026-04-08 15:41
This article explains how loan-to-value (LTV) in bridging finance affects borrowing, risk, and lender decisions in the Irish property market. It explores how LTV is calculated, how lenders assess prop...
How Bridging Finance Affects Cash Flow for Businesses
2026-03-26 16:12
Bridging finance is a short-term funding solution designed to "bridge" the gap between a business’s immediate need for capital and the arrival of a long-term financing source or an expected influx of ...