Assistance

W: www.sbs.gov.uk

Categories: Debt

In Northern Ireland, with effect from 1 April 2003, the SFLGS will:

• Offer a single guarantee rate of 75% for all new loans
• Include Retailing, Catering, Coal, Hairdressing and Beauty Parlours, House and Estate Agents, Libraries, Museums and Cultural Activities, Motor Vehicle Repair and Servicing, Steel and Travel Agents
• Increase the maximum turnover level for non-manufacturing businesses to £3m
• Charge a premium of 2% per year on the outstanding balance for all new loans.

Applications should be made direct to the lenders, who include:

• Bank of Ireland Northern Ireland
• Barclays Bank
• Emerging Business Trust Ltd
• First Trust Bank
• Ulster Bank