Despite government efforts, banks aren`t lending as freely as they were before the recession, but if you own a property, you could use it to obtain secured business loans.

Recent Bank of England figures covering the final three months of 2012 show that lending to small companies only increased slightly, so you may not be able to secure the funds you need through regular means.

These secured business loans could be used for any purposes, subject to lender approval, such as employing additional staff or purchasing new equipment so that you can increase productivity with the aim of making a real difference to your bottom line.

On the other hand, you may have maxed out your credit cards due to lack of alternative borrowing methods, so you could use the secured loan to pay off cards to reduce your monthly outgoings and get back on top of your finances.

Although more interest may be payable if you keep the loan for the full term it may be best to get in control of your cashflow if you are struggling on a month to month basis.

Whether you`re a sole trader or a small business owner, coming to First Choice Finance for your homeowner loan will give you plenty of options and is a simple process.

We`ll do the legwork to identify the most suitable secured business loan for your circumstances and offer it to you on an absolutely no-obligation basis.

Find out more by calling us for free from a landline on 0800 298 3000, or call our mobile friendly number 0333 003 1505 alternatively fill in our short on line enquiry form and we will call you.

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First Choice Finance specialise in residential mortgages, but we do have partnerships with specialist commercial mortgage brokers and lenders as well as offering a wide selection of mortgages and remortgage for those of us who are self employed.

• Adverse credit considered
• Self certification of income option available
• High LTV mortgage plans available
• No obligation free quotes

What is a Commercial Mortgage?

A commercial mortgage is long term finance secured by a first legal charge over commercial or business property. Typically this can include a wide variety of property including:

retail units

industrial units, factories, offices, warehouses, lock-up and workshop units

hotels, guesthouses, public houses, bars, restaurants

farms, equestrian centres, riding schools

What is a Semi-Commercial Mortgage?

A semi-commercial mortgage is again long term finance secured by a first legal charge over property that has a mix of business and residential use. Typically this will include properties such as:

• retail units with living accommodation above
• bed & breakfast
• catteries and kennels located within the grounds of a house