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
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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
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
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
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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
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- 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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Naveen was extremely helpful and made…
Naveen was extremely helpful and made the application process very straightforward. I would not hesitate to recommend him!
July 15, 2026
Absolutely smooth and transparent…
Absolutely smooth and transparent service. Will use again in the future
July 14, 2026
Richard was extremely helpful and got…
Richard was extremely helpful and got us the best quote that I felt was available to us
July 14, 2026
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Returning Customer - fast and efficient service.
An excellent service from start to finish. The Funding Options Finance Specialists have a very good understanding of the current market conditions and take time to advise you of all options available for your business. I am a returning customer and would have no hesitation in recommending Funding Options to any business looking for finance.
July 1, 2026
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Very professional,amazing service, very highly recommended
We extend our sincere appreciation to your company for securing the funding that will strengthen and advance our ongoing business development.
Your organisation’s professionalism, diligence, and commitment have contributed meaningfully to our continued progress
June 30, 2026
Saanika Gogia
Saanika Gogia, made the whole process of lending, quick and easy. Always in communication and she was very friendly. Highly recommend.
June 30, 2026
James provided a 5* service
James managed my application flawlessly, keeping me updated and informed, whilst helping to secure me a flexible agreement that suited my needs. Highly recommended.
June 26, 2026
Pooja has been looking after us
Pooja has been looking after us. She helped getting the right loan for our needs and then taking us through stage by stage. Very helpful, would recommend.
June 26, 2026
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Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service. Staff always replied to emails and phone calls. Hassle free process.
June 25, 2026
Support facilitated with speed and efficiency.
Tide's representative, Saurav Kumar, was very keen to thoroughly understand my company's operations and business development plans to ensure he facilitated the most appropriate matching financial support. And he achieved the latter with speed and efficiency, always keeping me fully informed about progress and next moves. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tide/Saurav to other businesses.
June 25, 2026
Tide, no need to look any further
Finding business lending can be a real problem, especially as a small business, but Tide and specifically James Hadley made it very easy.
With quick responses, very open and adaptable to change and available in and out of hours
June 25, 2026
The broker was very helpful and managed…
The broker was very helpful and managed everything excellently start to finish and was always available to support me
June 22, 2026
Really straightforward
Really straightforward, friendly, supportive, and all-round great experience.
June 17, 2026
Liam was really helpful and explained…
Liam was really helpful and explained how it all works and really understanble and really grateful for his help
June 18, 2026
Fantastic service
June 19, 2026
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