How do I start the process—where is the Quick Quote and how long does it take to complete?
Start by opening the Quick Quote form via the Get Your Free Quick Quote button on our site or go directly to https://bestbusinessloans.ai/#quick-quote. The form is short and designed for UK businesses to get an instant eligibility check and introduction to suitable providers. Most users complete it in around 2–3 minutes.
Where to find the Quick Quote
Find the Quick Quote on desktop and mobile
On desktop, click the Get Your Free Quick Quote button at the top right of the website. On mobile, tap the menu icon and select Quick Quote to open the form. You can also scroll to the Quick Quote section on the homepage.
Use the direct link if you prefer
You can access the form directly here: https://bestbusinessloans.ai/#quick-quote. This link opens the Quick Quote section without browsing through other pages. Bookmark it if you plan to return later.
Available 24/7 with no obligation
The Quick Quote is available 24/7 and is free to use. Completing the form does not commit you to any finance product or application. It simply helps us understand your needs and connect you with suitable providers.
What the Quick Quote is designed to do
The form collects enough information to run a light-touch eligibility check and matching pass. It does not carry out a hard credit search or make lending decisions. It prepares the ground so relevant lenders or brokers can respond quickly and accurately.
Who the Quick Quote is for
It’s for established UK businesses seeking commercial funding, including SMEs in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, agriculture, and professional services. We do not currently support start-ups, sole traders, franchises, property finance, or commercial mortgages. If in doubt, you can still submit the form and our team will advise on suitability.
What you’ll need and how long it takes
Time to complete: typically 2–3 minutes
The Quick Quote has been streamlined to minimise effort and speed up matching. Most businesses finish it in under three minutes. Set aside five minutes if you want to add context in the notes field.
Information you’ll be asked for
- Basic company details: legal name, trading name, company number, and sector.
- Funding purpose: cash flow, equipment, vehicles, fit-out, refinance, or other needs.
- Amount and timing: how much you are seeking and when you ideally need the funds.
- Business profile: years trading, approximate turnover, and number of employees.
- Contact details and consent: your name, role, email, phone, and communication preferences.
Optional but helpful extras
- Brief notes on your use of funds and any existing finance arrangements.
- Seasonality or sector-specific factors that may influence cash flow.
- Any preferences, such as asset finance vs working capital, fixed vs flexible terms.
Tips to speed it up
Have your Companies House number or VAT number to hand if applicable. Know your estimated annual turnover and years trading. Add a short one-line summary of your funding purpose to help the matching engine.
What we do not need at this stage
You do not need to upload documents for the Quick Quote. You also do not need detailed management accounts. If a provider needs documents later, they will request them directly.
Step-by-step—completing the Quick Quote
Step 1: Open the form
Go to https://bestbusinessloans.ai/#quick-quote to open the form. Confirm you are enquiring as a UK business seeking commercial funding. Read the clear, fair and not misleading disclosures on the page.
Step 2: Enter your business details
Provide your legal business name and sector so our system can match you with sector-relevant providers. Add your Companies House number if you have it, as it improves matching accuracy. Select your business type and years trading.
Step 3: Describe your funding need
Choose the main purpose such as cash flow, equipment finance, vehicles and fleet, invoice finance, or refinance. Enter the amount sought and target timeframe. Use the notes box to give concise context that helps lenders understand your scenario.
Step 4: Provide contact details and consent
Add your name, email and phone number, and confirm you are happy for us to connect you with relevant providers. We only share your information with finance professionals who are appropriate to your enquiry. You stay in control at all times with no obligation to proceed.
Step 5: Submit and watch for next steps
Click submit to run your details through our AI-driven matching engine. You will receive confirmation on-screen that your enquiry has been received. We aim to introduce you to relevant lenders or brokers as quickly as possible, often the same business day.
If you need to pause or amend
If you close the page before submitting, your progress may not be saved. It’s fine to submit and send an update by email afterwards. If you spot an error, reply to your confirmation email with the correction.
Common questions during the form
If you are unsure which product type fits, select the closest match and describe your goal in the notes. If your funding need spans more than one category, mention both. You can refine the approach with the provider once introduced.
What happens after you submit
Smart matching and human oversight
Our AI technology compares your profile with current criteria from our network of UK lenders and brokers. It prioritises providers that actively serve your sector and funding need. A human review sense-checks the matches before introductions.
Typical timelines and communications
For most enquiries submitted during business hours, introductions begin the same working day or within 24 hours. The first outreach is usually by email, followed by a call if you have opted in. Response times can vary during peak periods and bank holidays.
What providers may ask for next
Depending on the product, providers may ask for bank statements, management accounts, or asset details. They might request a short call to understand your use of funds and timing. No hard credit checks are carried out without your explicit consent.
No obligation and no direct lending
Best Business Loans is an independent introducer and does not lend or give regulated advice. You are free to compare options and decide whether to proceed. Declining an introduction has no impact on your ability to seek other options.
Sector-specific considerations
Different industries have different eligibility patterns, documentation norms, and seasonal cash flows. For example, businesses in farming and agri-services often present asset-backed needs and seasonal revenue profiles. If relevant, see our guidance on agriculture business loans for sector-specific considerations that can help the matching process.
Compliance, transparency and your data
Clear, fair and not misleading
We design all communications to be clear, fair and not misleading, in line with FCA and ASA guidance. We do not guarantee finance or promise the lowest market rate. Eligibility, rates, and terms are set by the provider and depend on your business profile and credit status.
Costs, commissions and how we operate
Submitting a Quick Quote is free and without obligation. If you choose to proceed with a provider introduced by us, we may receive a commission from that provider. This does not affect the price you pay and helps us keep the service free at the enquiry stage.
Your data and privacy
We share your details only with finance professionals pertinent to your enquiry. We never sell your data and we follow robust security practices to protect your information. You can request data updates or deletion in line with applicable UK data protection laws.
Who we can help—and who we can’t
We support established UK trading businesses across sectors including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, retail, hospitality, construction, and more. We do not currently support start-ups, sole traders, franchises, property finance, or commercial mortgages. If your situation falls outside our scope, we will let you know promptly.
Support if you need a hand
If you would like assistance before submitting, email hello@bestbusinessloans.ai with your questions. Our UK support team will help you navigate the process. You can also submit the Quick Quote first and ask follow-up questions by reply.
FAQs about the Quick Quote
Where exactly is the Quick Quote?
Use the Get Your Free Quick Quote button on our website or visit https://bestbusinessloans.ai/#quick-quote. On mobile, it’s in the main menu. The form loads within the page for a fast start.
How long does the Quick Quote take to complete?
Most users complete it in 2–3 minutes. Add a minute if you want to provide context in the notes box. No documents are needed at this stage.
Will completing the Quick Quote affect my credit score?
No, the Quick Quote does not trigger a hard credit search. If a provider needs to run checks later, they will request your consent first. That stage happens only if you choose to proceed.
What happens after I submit?
Our system matches your profile with suitable lenders or brokers and we facilitate introductions. You will be contacted by relevant providers to discuss options. You remain in control and under no obligation to proceed.
Do you provide loans directly?
No, we do not lend or give regulated financial advice. We act as an independent introducer to help you find relevant finance providers. You will contract directly with any provider you choose.
Key takeaways
- Start your Quick Quote at https://bestbusinessloans.ai/#quick-quote or via the site’s main button.
- It typically takes 2–3 minutes and requires only high-level business information.
- No obligation, no hard credit checks at this stage, and no documents needed to begin.
- Our AI-driven matching connects you to suitable UK lenders and brokers for your sector and needs.
- Best Business Loans is an introducer, not a lender; eligibility and terms are set by the provider.
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About this page
Updated October 2025. Content by the Best Business Loans editorial team, focused on UK commercial finance matching and eligibility guidance. We regularly review this page for accuracy and clarity.