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The company identifiers
Start with the basics a lender uses to find and verify you: your company registration number, registered office address, incorporation date, and SIC code describing what you do. These let the lender pull your Companies House record instantly, so getting them exactly right avoids a mismatch that stalls the file.
The financial and people details
You will also need current turnover and profit figures, existing borrowing, the amount and purpose of the loan, and each significant director's name, date of birth and address. Pull the financials from your accounts and bank data so they reconcile.
Having it ready to go
Gathering these before you start means you complete the application in one sitting rather than pausing to look things up. The application checklist lists every detail and document together, and the funding checklist covers the wider pack. Then enquire for a business loan.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my company registration number?
On your certificate of incorporation and your Companies House record. It is an eight-character identifier the lender uses to look up your company, so quote it exactly as registered.
Do I need details of every director?
Lenders usually want the significant directors and any personal guarantors, not necessarily every historic name. Have the current directors' details ready, and be prepared to cover anyone the lender needs to check.
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