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GGS is the Third Iteration of the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS).
What is the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)?
The GGS is the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) and is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in the UK access finance for investment and growth. The scheme will run until March 31, 2026.
The GGS offers term loans, overdrafts, asset finance, invoice finance, and asset-based lending, with facilities of up to £2 million and a 70% government-backed guarantee on the outstanding balance. However, borrowers remain 100% liable for the debt.
Businesses that took out a loan under the RLS, Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), or Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) before June 30, 2024, may still be eligible for the GGS. However, the amount borrowed under a previous scheme may reduce the maximum amount available through the GGS.
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Why was RLS extended and renamed to GGS?
In February 2024, the government designated the year as "the year of the SME," announcing initiatives such as the Help to Grow campaign and a small business council. As part of these efforts, the government extended and rebranded the Recovery Loan Scheme, now running until March 2026 under the name Government Guarantee Scheme. This extension aims to enable an estimated 11,000 smaller businesses to access crucial financing.
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Key Features of the GGS
The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) is a government-backed initiative designed to facilitate access to finance for businesses in the UK, enabling them to invest and foster growth.
Below are the key features of the Growth Guarantee Scheme and how it can benefit your business. Alternatively click the following link to view our quick guide on the GGS.
What are the rates?
*As with all business loans, the rates for Government-Backed Loans vary based on your own circumstances.
Annual flat rates for RLS equipment finance start at 6.59%.
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Finance available from £10,000 to £2,000,000
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Available to UK businesses with a turnover up to £45m
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Principal Private Residences cannot be taken as security
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70% of outstanding loan guaranteed by the government
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Competitive fixed interest rates
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Funds for any legitimate business use
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No Covid impact assessment required
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Previous applicants or recipients of CBILS can apply
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Up to 6 year terms – giving affordable monthly payments
Am I Eligible for GGS?
All businesses trading in the UK with a turnover up to £45m not currently in insolvency proceedings.
Including those that have previously taken Government-backed facilities (eg. GGS, CBILS, Bounce Back Loan).
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