Lloyds Bank & the Growth Guarantee Scheme · UK 2026

Lloyds Growth Guarantee Scheme 2026 — how to apply, and how Lloyds GGS compares

Lloyds Bank (including Bank of Scotland) is a major accredited Growth Guarantee Scheme lender, well suited to established SMEs already banking with Lloyds that want a term loan, overdraft or asset-finance facility under the scheme.

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Independent broker — not affiliated with Lloyds. The Business Hub is a UK credit broker, not a lender and not connected to Lloyds. We reference Lloyds because it is an accredited Growth Guarantee Scheme lender. We help you compare Lloyds’s GGS terms against other accredited lenders so you can choose the best fit — you can of course also apply to Lloyds directly.

Is Lloyds the right GGS lender for you?

Lloyds Bank (including Bank of Scotland) is a major accredited Growth Guarantee Scheme lender, well suited to established SMEs already banking with Lloyds that want a term loan, overdraft or asset-finance facility under the scheme.

Best suited to: Established Lloyds / Bank of Scotland business customers wanting a relationship-led GGS facility.

The honest reality — and where comparison helps

Lloyds underwrites conservatively and prioritises existing relationships and stronger balance sheets. Newer or higher-growth businesses, or those needing funds quickly, frequently get a better outcome from a specialist non-bank GGS lender.

That is exactly what a whole-of-panel enquiry is for: see Lloyds alongside the other accredited lenders, then pick on rate, term, speed and security — not just on who you already bank with.

How to apply

How to apply for the Growth Guarantee Scheme with Lloyds

You can approach Lloyds directly, or run one enquiry through us and we’ll include Lloyds-style options alongside the wider accredited panel. Either way the scheme rules are the same.

  1. Check eligibility. UK-trading SME, group turnover up to £45m, at least 50% of turnover from trading activity, a viable proposition, and not in financial difficulty. See full GGS eligibility.
  2. Get your paperwork ready. Latest filed accounts, 3–6 months’ business bank statements, management figures and a clear use of funds.
  3. Compare lenders. Put your case to Lloyds and to other accredited lenders so you can see the real spread on rate, term and speed — see the full panel.
  4. Apply & complete. Submit to your chosen lender, satisfy underwriting and any personal guarantee, then draw down. Specialist non-bank lenders typically fund in 5–15 working days; high-street banks 4–8 weeks for a new-to-bank case.

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FAQ

Lloyds Growth Guarantee Scheme — FAQ

Does Lloyds offer the Growth Guarantee Scheme in 2026?

Yes — Lloyds is an accredited lender under the British Business Bank Growth Guarantee Scheme, the UK Government-backed successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme. Accredited lenders can offer GGS-backed term loans, and in some cases overdrafts, asset finance and invoice finance.

How much can I borrow from Lloyds under GGS?

The scheme allows £25,001 to £2,000,000 per business group. The amount Lloyds — or any accredited lender — will actually offer depends on your filed accounts, bank statements, the use of funds and director affordability.

Is The Business Hub part of Lloyds?

No. The Business Hub is an independent UK credit broker, not a lender and not affiliated with Lloyds. We help you compare Lloyds’s GGS proposition against other accredited lenders. You are always free to apply to Lloyds directly.

Should I just go to Lloyds, or compare lenders?

Lloyds underwrites conservatively and prioritises existing relationships and stronger balance sheets. Newer or higher-growth businesses, or those needing funds quickly, frequently get a better outcome from a specialist non-bank GGS lender. Comparing accredited lenders side by side is the simplest way to be confident you have the best available rate, term and speed for your situation.

Will I need a personal guarantee?

Often, for material directors — this is common across all GGS lenders, including Lloyds. Importantly, British Business Bank rules state that your principal private residence cannot be taken as security under the Growth Guarantee Scheme.

Compare Lloyds against the whole GGS panel

One short enquiry. A single soft search across the British Business Bank accredited lender panel — including bank and non-bank lenders. Indicative offers within one working day.

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Everything UK SMEs need to know about GGS — and the wider government funding picture

Every page below feeds the same panel of British Business Bank-accredited GGS lenders. Pick the deep-dive that matches your question, or jump to grants and alternative funding routes.

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Written & reviewed by Andrew Pickett, Director — The Business Hub. The Business Hub is a UK FCA-registered credit broker (The Business Hub Group Ltd, Companies House 17194022). Our finance guides are written and checked in-house against current lender criteria and FCA guidance, and are for general information — not financial advice. Last reviewed: 29 May 2026.