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Business loans in the North East

As of 1 November 2026, 19 loans and guarantees are open to businesses in the North East; 2 of them are only for the North East. Another 8 are only for part of the North East. Updated 1 Nov 2026.

For all of the North East 2 schemes

Loans and guarantees open to businesses anywhere in the North East, and only there.

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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II: Debt Finance

NEL Fund Managers, British Business Bank

A debt finance fund to help smaller business owners deliver their business ambitions and grow. Aimed at smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.

Amount
£100,000 to £2,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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NPIF II - NEL Smaller Loans

NEL Fund Managers, British Business Bank

Loans of £25,000 to £100,000 from NEL Fund Managers for new or growing businesses in the North East and Tees Valley, for growth such as expansion, new staff, equipment, working capital or premises.

Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10

For one part of the North East 8 schemes

Loans and guarantees for a single area in the North East, under the part each one is for.

Across the North 2 schemes

For the whole North of England, the North East included. The soonest to close first.

National schemes 15 schemes

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including the North East. The soonest to close first.

All 19 in the funding list

Business loans elsewhere in the North