How do I start, and how long does the Quick Quote form take to complete?
The short answer
You can start your Quick Quote by clicking any “Get Your Free Quick Quote” or “Start Your Quick Quote” button on our site, and the form typically takes 2–4 minutes to complete on mobile or desktop. It’s a simple enquiry that helps us match you with suitable UK lenders or brokers — no obligation, and completing the form itself does not carry out a credit search. After you submit, you’ll receive guidance on potential next steps, including introductions to relevant finance providers.
What you’ll need before you begin
Getting ready takes less than a minute and makes the process smoother. You only need basic information about your business and what you’re looking to fund. Having these details to hand helps you finish in 2–4 minutes:
- Business name and company number (if limited), or trading name if you’re a partnership/LLP.
- Industry sector and what the funding is for, such as cash flow, equipment, vehicles, or refurbishment.
- How much funding you want and an idea of the time you might need it for.
- Approximate annual turnover and how long you’ve been trading.
- Basic contact details for follow-up: name, email, phone.
You won’t be asked to upload documents at this stage. The form is designed for speed and clarity, so you only share what’s necessary to identify potential options. Providers may ask for documents later if you proceed.
For some finance types, there are optional details that can help refine matches faster. For example, a rough value of equipment for asset finance, monthly card takings for merchant cash flow options, or invoice values for invoice finance. If you don’t have exact figures to hand, estimates are fine.
We recommend using the official name of your business and your Companies House number if applicable. This helps our system correctly identify your trading profile and avoids mismatches with other businesses of similar names.
If you’re in a specialist sector, you can also tell us in the form, which improves the accuracy of matches. For example, firms in construction, maintenance, or trades can explore tailored information via our page on building services loans and then proceed to the Quick Quote from there.
Step-by-step — starting and submitting your Quick Quote
Starting is straightforward and consistent across desktop and mobile. You can complete the form in one go without creating an account. Follow these simple steps:
Step-by-step at a glance
- Click “Get Your Free Quick Quote” on any page of BestBusinessLoans.ai.
- Select your funding need (for example, cash flow, equipment, vehicles, invoice finance, or refurbishment).
- Enter your business details and trading profile, including sector and trading history.
- Tell us roughly how much you want to borrow and what the funds will be used for.
- Provide your contact details so we can share your matches and next steps.
- Review and submit — that’s it.
Most people finish in under four minutes. Because the questions are plain-English and grouped logically, you won’t be faced with long pages of complicated fields.
Throughout the form, helpful prompts explain why we ask each question. For example, turnover and trading length help our system understand which lenders or brokers are currently active for your profile and sector.
You can complete the Quick Quote from your phone, tablet, or desktop. The form is mobile-first and built to be accessible, so you can do it between meetings or on site.
After you submit, you’ll see confirmation that we’ve received your enquiry. We start assessing your details right away and prioritise introductions that are most relevant to your business type and funding purpose.
How long it takes — and why it’s fast
The Quick Quote is designed to take 2–4 minutes for most established UK businesses. There are fewer than 20 short fields to complete, and most are single-choice or short text. You won’t be asked to upload bank statements or accounts at this stage.
We ask only what’s necessary to make a meaningful eligibility assessment. This keeps your effort low while still allowing our AI-driven process to filter out options that are unlikely to fit your business, saving you time later.
The form gives us enough information to introduce you to finance providers who are currently lending in your sector and who are known to consider businesses like yours. This prevents the common issue of applying blindly to unsuitable lenders.
Your Quick Quote submission does not carry out a credit search on our site. If you choose to proceed with a provider we introduce, they may need to run a soft or hard search later, but you’ll be told before that happens.
Because we’re introducing you to lenders and brokers, we won’t quote live finance terms in the Quick Quote itself. Any Decision in Principle or eligibility feedback comes from a provider after your details have been reviewed in context.
If you want to move even faster later, it can help to have recent management accounts, bank statements, or asset schedules ready. You don’t need them for the Quick Quote, but providers often request them during the next stage.
What happens after you submit
Once you hit submit, our matching process begins. We use data points from your form to map your business to suitable finance types and active UK providers. Our goal is to steer you to relevant lenders or brokers without back-and-forth.
You’ll typically hear from us within one business day with either a summary of next steps or an introduction to a provider. Response times can be faster during working hours, and we’ll let you know if anything else would improve your matches.
Introductions are made only when there is a credible fit based on the information you provide. If your details suggest multiple options, you may receive more than one introduction so you can compare routes.
From there, a lender or broker may run an eligibility check, request brief supporting information, or provide an outline of terms. This stage is still no-obligation and is designed to help you weigh your choices before you proceed.
We’re transparent that we are not a lender and do not guarantee approval or the lowest rates. What we do is streamline the journey and help you reach providers who are relevant for your sector, use case, and trading profile.
If your circumstances change or you need a different funding type, you can submit a new Quick Quote at any time. This can be particularly useful if you’re expanding, acquiring equipment, or restructuring existing finance.
Clear, fair, and not misleading — compliance, privacy, and next steps
We operate as an independent introducer and do not offer credit directly. Our role is to help you explore your options and connect with relevant UK lenders and brokers. Any formal offer, rate, or approval decision comes from the finance provider.
The information on our site is general and not personal financial advice. Always consider your circumstances and, if needed, speak to a qualified professional before committing to any finance agreement.
We aim to ensure our communications are clear, fair, and not misleading, in line with UK standards. That means no hidden fees from us for submitting your Quick Quote, and no pressure to proceed if the options aren’t right for you.
We take privacy seriously and handle your details securely. We share your information only with carefully selected finance professionals who are relevant to your enquiry, and we do not sell your data.
Completing the Quick Quote is free and without obligation. It’s designed to help you get a fast sense of what routes may be available, so you can make a more confident decision about whether to proceed with a provider.
Key takeaways
- Start by clicking “Get Your Free Quick Quote” anywhere on our site.
- It takes about 2–4 minutes and asks only essential questions.
- No credit search is carried out by us at this enquiry stage.
- We introduce you to suitable lenders or brokers — you stay in control.
- No obligation to proceed, and no fee for submitting your Quick Quote.
Ready to begin? Complete your Quick Quote now and let our AI-driven matching connect you with relevant providers who understand your sector and funding goals. It’s fast, secure, and built for UK businesses.
Updated: October 2025
About Best Business Loans: BestBusinessLoans.ai is an independent introducer using AI-led matching to help established UK businesses connect with suitable lenders and brokers. We do not offer loans directly and do not provide financial advice. Always consider professional advice before entering into any finance agreement.