How many providers will I be introduced to, and can I compare options?
Short answer — what to expect
When you submit a Quick Quote through Best Business Loans you are typically introduced to between three and eight relevant providers or brokers, depending on your business profile and funding type.
You can compare the shortlisted options using the information we provide and by requesting Decision in Principle (DIP) or eligibility checks from lenders or brokers.
How introductions work: a clear overview
Best Business Loans operates as an independent introducer and does not provide lending itself.
We match your business to lenders and brokers in our network using AI-driven criteria such as sector, turnover, credit profile and the purpose of the finance.
Matches are filtered to prioritise providers who actively lend to businesses like yours and who accept the deal size you need.
The number of introductions depends on how many suitable providers match your profile at the time of enquiry.
Sometimes fewer providers fit tightly-defined requests like specialist asset finance or large refinancing.
Other times a broader enquiry — for example short-term cashflow loans — will attract a larger shortlist of potential matches.
Typical ranges by product type
For common products such as invoice finance, equipment finance or short-term working capital we typically introduce three to eight providers.
For highly specialised or large-value facilities, such as bespoke asset finance arrangements, you may see one to three specialist lenders or brokers presented.
Smaller or more commoditised products may generate more matches because more lenders offer similar terms.
Where regulation restricts marketing — for example some forms of consumer credit or regulated mortgages — we will only introduce authorised firms or clearly explain limitations.
Your Quick Quote answers guide the AI to prioritise relevance over quantity, so you receive meaningful matches rather than a long, unusable list.
Can you compare options? Yes — and here’s how
You can compare options provided by lenders and brokers using a combination of standardised fields and provider-supplied details.
Typical comparison points include headline interest or fee rates, term length, repayment frequency, security requirements and any early repayment or setup charges.
Our platform highlights the most relevant comparison metrics for the finance type you select, so you see apples-to-apples data where possible.
For asset-related funding, such as asset finance, we surface product categories (hire purchase, lease, refinancing) and link to specialist pages to help you understand differences.
For more detail on asset finance options and typical comparison factors, see our asset finance guide here: asset finance.
We also make it easy to request follow-up Decision in Principle checks, which reveal more precise pricing and eligibility information from lenders.
What information you’ll receive and next steps
After matching, you will receive a clear summary of the shortlisted providers and a brief of why each was chosen for your enquiry.
This summary includes the provider type (direct lender or broker), likely product match, and any obvious exclusions or conditions.
You remain in control: you decide which providers to contact, which ones to request a DIP from, and which offers to explore further.
Requesting a Decision in Principle or eligibility check is often the next step to move from indicative comparisons to tailored offers.
A DIP will typically confirm whether your business can proceed to a full application, and may provide indicative rates and terms subject to documentation and underwriting.
Remember we do not provide regulated advice; the introductions and information we supply are intended to help you make an informed choice and to save time sourcing providers yourself.
Practical tips to get the best comparisons and a clear CTA
Complete your Quick Quote accurately and upload key documents where prompted to improve match quality and increase the number of useful introductions.
Be honest about credit history, debt levels and the intended use of funds, as mismatched enquiries produce fewer suitable matches.
When you receive multiple introductions, compare the key commercial points first: cost, term, security and speed to funds.
Ask providers for a Decision in Principle or indicative quote to validate headline comparisons before spending time on full applications.
If you’re not sure which option to prioritise, request eligibility checks with two or three preferred providers to create a short, comparable set of firm proposals.
Ready to compare? Submit a Quick Quote now for a fast, no-obligation eligibility check and introductions to lenders and brokers who may be able to help.
Key takeaways
Expect around three to eight introductions for common business finance needs, fewer for specialist or large-value deals.
Yes — you can compare options using standardised metrics and by requesting Decision in Principle checks for clarity.
Best Business Loans is an independent introducer that helps you save time and make informed decisions, but we do not provide loans or regulated advice.
About Best Business Loans and compliance
Best Business Loans is an introducer that uses AI to match UK businesses with suitable lenders and brokers.
We do not offer credit, and we are not a lender or a regulated provider of consumer credit.
We make efforts to follow FCA and ASA principles for clear, fair and not misleading communications, and we encourage customers to check provider credentials and regulatory status.
Need help before submitting?
If you’d like guidance on which finance type is best for your business, contact our support team for a preliminary chat.
Email: hello@bestbusinessloans.ai and we will suggest next steps without obligation.