Funding Options by Tide Reviews 

1,433
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 147 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, professional, and making the process fluid and stress-free. The service is frequently described as excellent, efficient, and organized, with many appreciating the quick response times and clear communication. People found the user experience smooth and easy, with the team guiding them through each stage without feeling overwhelmed. However, some customers also noted issues with the website not being user-friendly, leading to a frustrating experience. A few other people also felt that the company was unprofessional and stopped responding to inquiries after initial contact, despite providing all requested business records.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am hugely impressed with Petya Petrova, my Business Finance Specialist, one of the better choices I’ve made in a long time. She made the process of obtaining a loan, very fluid, very articulate... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I asked 3 brokers to secure funding for our expansion plans. One was Portman finance. They were by far the worst. They got me approval from funding crowd & funding circle. I could have applied for tha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From very start of getting email that company may be subject for Funding to actually getting one was such an easy thing to do. Few phone calls with very helpfull and polite staff from Tide Funding and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Deep Siddhant was probably the only helpful person we've ever worked with when it comes to sourcing finance. All our questions were answered within minutes, if we made a mistake sending the wrong thin... See more


Company details

  1. Non-Bank Financial Service

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Funding Options, now part of Tide, helping UK firms access business finance, working directly with businesses and their trusted advisors. Funding Options by Tide is a leading online marketplace for business finance. We help businesses in the UK find the right funding for their situation – whether they need new machinery, want to boost their cash flow, or buy more stock. We exist because each year, millions of firms don’t fit traditional bank lending. Using online comparison technology, Funding Options makes it fast, easy and transparent for businesses to access the right alternative finance.

We're a business finance marketplace

Written by the company

Simple and straightforward
We know you're busy, so we take the hassle out of finding finance by talking to lenders and doing the right thing for your business.
Technology with personality
With the right combination of our tech and our people, we never take the easy route when it comes to customer service!

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

At Inspired Vision Bathrooms, we’ve had the pleasure of working with Kaman from Funding Options, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support and expertise he provided. From the outset, Kaman took the time to understand our business needs and goals, ensuring we had access to the most suitable funding solutions.

What stood out the most was his professionalism, transparency, and genuine desire to help. He guided us through the entire process seamlessly, making what can often be a daunting experience feel straightforward and stress-free. Kaman’s communication was excellent, always keeping us informed at every stage and answering any questions promptly.

Thanks to Kaman’s efforts, we secured the funding we needed to continue growing our business and serving our customers with high-quality bathroom solutions. We highly recommend Kaman and Funding Options to any business looking for reliable and efficient funding support.

Thank you, Kaman, for your outstanding service!

March 17, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed

Really impressed with Tide from start to finish. Good options were available and explained fully by some very knowledgeable, patient and helpful advisors. A big thank you to Lewis King for patiently working through the processes with us.

March 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reece went the extra mile

Reece, our Finance Specialist went the extra mile to find the option that suited our needs. He stayed late to ensure we got the funding on Friday, instead of having to wait over the weekend. We recommend Funding Options, they will really try and help.

March 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an experience

My experience today with these guys has been Amazing. Within 48hrs they turned all my stress to smiles. Pooja was excellent and managed to turn things around on the same day. What a star she is. I am much grateful.

March 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Communication and Outcome

I am very happy with the response and outcome from Funding Options by Tide. My business was requesting a temporary loan facility and new banking arrangements. Their communication was excellent throughout and outcome from start to finish straight forward. I thoroughly recommend both Tide Banking and Funding Options by Tide if you are considering these options.

February 28, 2025
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