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Trade Loans

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Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.

How can a short term Trade Loan help your business?

Tailored loans to a specific contract or contracts
Cover the funding gap between you paying your suppliers and being paid by your customer
No need to build funding requirements into your annual overdraft
Repay the loan when your customer pays you
In some cases we can provide a greater level of credit than we may be able to with an overdraft or business loan
Available to businesses with a turnover of over £2m

Our Trade Loan in detail...

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Fixed interest rate

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Fixed interest rate

This means your monthly repayments won’t change throughout the duration of the loan. We calculate the monthly repayment amount based on the size of the loan and your credit status.

Short term funding

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Short term funding

Trade Loans are designed to cover short periods of time - 30, 60, 90, 180 days - in order to fund your trading costs for a particular contract. It can be drawn when you need it. Each loan is repaid as soon as you are paid by your customer. Early repayment possible.

Only take the credit you need

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Only take the credit you need

No need to build your trade funding requirements into your annual overdraft. Due to the way these loans are controlled, in some cases we can provide a greater level of credit than we may be able to with an overdraft or business loan.

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Working with you

Enquire online now and our team of specialist trade advisors will work with you and your Relationship Manager to understand your business and your plans for the future. Our wide range of trade finance products, along with the benefits and the costs, will be explained to you and a joint decision will be made as to the best solution(s) for your business.

To find out more about Trade Loans, take a look at our Fact Sheet (PDF, 185KB)

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Is your business turnover

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A Trade Loan is only available for businesses with a turnover of over £2m

There are various working capital solutions available to businesses.

Please use our Product Finder to provide us with further details around your requirements in order for this to be reviewed further.

Product Finder

A Trade Loan is only available for businesses with a turnover of over £2m

There are various working capital solutions available to businesses.

Please use our Product Finder to provide us with further details around your requirements in order for this to be reviewed further.

Product Finder

Do you require a Trade Loan for more than £250k?

Thanks, please tell us what sort of customer you are

Ready to enquire about a Trade Loan?

Simply tell us a little about your business and your needs, and we’ll be in touch by the end of the next working day to talk through possible solutions tailored specifically for you.

Alternatively, you can always talk to your relationship manager or give us a ring on the number below.

Enquire online

Contact us on: 0345 050 1421

Relay UK Service: 18001 0345 050 1421

For more information on accessibility, visit: https://www.business.natwest.com/business/accessibility.html

Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes. To see how much your call might cost, visit the call charge information page

Lines are open 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

Ready to enquire about a Trade Loan?

Simply tell us a little about your business and your needs, and we’ll be in touch by the end of the next working day to talk through possible solutions tailored specifically for you.

Alternatively, you can always talk to your relationship manager or give us a ring on the number below.

Enquire online

Contact us on: 0345 050 1421

Relay UK Service: 18001 0345 050 1421

For more information on accessibility, visit: https://www.business.natwest.com/business/accessibility.html

Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes. To see how much your call might cost, visit the call charge information page

Lines are open 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

A Trade Loan is only available for businesses with a turnover of over £2m, needing to borrow over £250k

There are various working capital solutions available to businesses.

Please use our Product Finder to provide us with further details around your requirements in order for this to be reviewed further.

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Trade Loans

How can a short term Trade Loan help your business?

Our Trade Loan in detail...

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Fixed interest rate

Short term funding

Only take the credit you need

Working with you

Ready to enquire

Is your business turnover

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Do you require a Trade Loan for more than £250k?

Thanks, please tell us what sort of customer you are

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Trade Loans

How can a short term Trade Loan help your business?

Our Trade Loan in detail...

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Fixed interest rate

Short term funding

Only take the credit you need

Working with you

Ready to enquire

Is your business turnover

Thanks, now tell us what sort of customer you are

Do you require a Trade Loan for more than £250k?

Thanks, please tell us what sort of customer you are

Additional support for your business

Managing risk

MaxTrad

Something else we can help you with?

Support centre

@NatWestBusiness

Branch Locator