Understanding CBILS, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Craig Blackmore, Director of Verde Corporate Finance, part of the GS-Verde Group, shares his thoughts on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, to ensure businesses are aware of the latest measures being put in place by the Government to support small businesses:

The British Business Bank today has launched the details of the new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) which is now open for applications for smaller businesses across the UK who are experiencing lost or deferred revenues, leading to disruptions to their cashflow.

Full details of the CBILS scheme can be found on the British Business bank website, but the main criteria are:
• Loan facilities of up to £5m
• 80% of the lenders risk is covered
• Repayment terms up to 6 years for term loans and asset finance, but overdraft and invoice facilities will be up to 3 years.
• No upfront fees and interest is covered by Government for up to 12 months
• Companies remain 100% liable for the debt repayments. Total unsecured lending of up to £250,000.
• Application for loans from the scheme is administered by over 40 approved lenders including main banks, challenger banks and asset finance etc. Businesses need to apply directly to the lenders and present their case for the finance needed.

Further details on all available business support schemes in response to Covid-19 can be seen at this Government website page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19

The team at Verde Corporate Finance is on hand to help you access the funding that you need to get your business through this challenging and unprecedented period.

Please feel free to get in touch:
Craig Blackmore, Director, Verde Corporate Finance
T: 07837 127 665, E: cblackmore@verdecf.com W: www.verdecf.com