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What does drawdown mean?

Drawdown is the act of actually taking the money from agreed finance — as a lump sum, or in stages as you need it. It is the point at which interest starts, so timing it well saves cost.

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Taking fundsUsing agreed finance
Interest startsOn what you draw
Time itDraw when needed

What it means

Drawdown is when agreed finance becomes cash in your account. A term loan is usually drawn in one lump; a revolving facility is drawn in parts, whenever you need funds.

Why it matters for your company

Having a facility approved is not the same as drawing it. On a revolving facility you pay only on the drawn balance, so drawing when you actually need the money — not before — keeps the cost down.

What it means for you

Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online.

Frequently asked questions

Is approval the same as drawdown?

No. Approval means the finance is available; drawdown is when you take it. On a facility, the interest clock only starts on what you have drawn.

Can I draw a loan in stages?

A term loan is usually drawn in one lump, but a revolving facility lets you draw in parts as needed, which reduces cost by charging only on the drawn balance.

Funding for UK limited companies

Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally — short-term working capital with no personal guarantee. See what your business could access.