Working with Tide’s Funding Options Team was honestly a breath of fresh air. I went in expecting a stressful, complicated process, but they turned it into something smooth and easy. They walked me... 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
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
First class service. Shubman was extremely helpful with the entire process. He responded quickly to my many questions and guided me through. Highly recommend, and it less than 24 hours to get the fina... 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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Iowca processed our application…
Iowca processed our application speedily and once we qualified for funding this was paid into our account in less than 24 hours
I rate the service received as excellent !
24 January 2025
Had a great experience working with…
Had a great experience working with Ethan who was on the end of the phone every step of the way and worked tirelessly to resolve every issue and get the best deal he possibly could for me as quickly as possible, Ethan was very understanding of our situation and made every effort to acquire exactly what we needed
30 December 2024
Very helpful
Funding Circle Sales team very much efficient. But need to help more as client requirements.Thanks
9 January 2025
Great service
The best company I've ever dealt with for my finances. Their rates are high, but it's worth it if you need quick cash flow.
27 December 2024
Quick and efficient.
16 December 2024
Mike was friendly
Mike was friendly, knowledgeable and understanding. He gave me realistic options for my business and kept me up to date with the process throughout.
23 December 2024
Nav was extremely helpful and genuinely…
Nav was extremely helpful and genuinely seemed to have our business's best interests at heart, rather than just focusing on what would benefit Tide. He was also readily available, which was greatly appreciated given our very busy schedule. Thank you, Nav!
20 December 2024
Great fast service
I'm happy with the phone and the deal I got from the company. I wanted a good smartphone that did the basics, and the site recommended one that ticked all the boxes. Speaking with the service team helped me get exactly what I was looking for.
19 December 2024
Very helpful and found the correct…
Very helpful and found the correct solution for our business needs
19 December 2024
excellent service and Kaman in…
excellent service and Kaman in particular was exceptional - very professional, patient, helpful - a real pleasure to deal with.
18 December 2024
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After struggling to get a loan I gave…
After struggling to get a loan I gave up until I got a call from tide
They specialise in sole trader businesses and I got my funds within a week of applying!
Special thanks to Nikola and will Brant
17 December 2024
Great Service
Nav was very helpful and provided us with suggestions and advice on the options available. This enabled us to make an informed decision. Very supportive - will definitely use for advice and support in the future.
16 December 2024
Great experience first class service…
Great experience first class service all the way
16 December 2024
Funding Options very helpful
Harry at Funding Options was really helpful. Managed to get us a deal better than expected, especially when one of the lenders we had been more or less provided a deal with, had messed us about for two weeks. I would definitely recommend their service.
13 December 2024
Helpful service throughout
Helpful service throughout, despite plenty of back and forth and changes on our part. Great service
28 November 2024
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