Working with Tide’s Funding Options Team was honestly a breath of fresh air. I went in expecting a stressful, complicated process, but they turned it into something smooth and easy. They walked me... See more
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Funding Options, now part of Tide, helping UK firms access business finance, working directly with businesses and their trusted advisors. Funding Options by Tide is a leading online marketplace for business finance. We help businesses in the UK find the right funding for their situation – whether they need new machinery, want to boost their cash flow, or buy more stock. We exist because each year, millions of firms don’t fit traditional bank lending. Using online comparison technology, Funding Options makes it fast, easy and transparent for businesses to access the right alternative finance.
We're a business finance marketplace
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- Simple and straightforward
- We know you're busy, so we take the hassle out of finding finance by talking to lenders and doing the right thing for your business.
- Technology with personality
- With the right combination of our tech and our people, we never take the easy route when it comes to customer service!
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Waste of time.
Waste of time.
The system asks what % interest rate you would like to pay.
Stupid question, when I am attempting to calculate how much a loan over 60 months will cost.
I suspect that the APR is in excess of 20%.
A complete non-starter.
Amazing service quick and easy access…
Amazing service quick and easy access to funding wherever your small business or big.
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The website isn’t very user-friendly
The website isn’t very user-friendly. I wasn’t able to log in properly, even after resetting my password, and the whole process felt far more difficult than it should be for something as simple as getting indicative quotes. Overall, it was a frustrating experience. I ultimately went with my bank instead — which is disappointing to admit, because banks are usually far harder to deal with. It’s a real shame that Funding Options made the process more complicated rather than easier.

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The Funding Options team were fantastic…
The Funding Options team were fantastic and achieved a result that others failed to do.
Our contact Kinjal was outstanding, very communicative and professional.
I would recommend them to all businesses looking for business funding.
Funding Options was very easy to do…
Funding Options was very easy to do business with. Petya was extremely professional, understood our needs, and ensured we were kept informed at all times regarding our application. I would recommend Funding Options.
Maaz
We dealt with Maaz who was absolutely great and kept us updated throughout the whole process and responded quickly to any queries we had. Great service and will definitely recommend.
The best service I ever had in terms of business fundings
Very prompt response and helpful offer provided I received a call from Shubham asking…
I received a call from Shubham asking me questions about what I wanted and promised to look into any possible options that could benefit my business. And he called back with a very helpful solution. I have been looking for funding for my small business for some time, and Shubham was able to resolve it in a couple of days. He called me back to make sure the offer was right and I was in good place. I am very grateful for the effort and the quick result provided by him and his team. I would recommend their services and hope to rely on them for any support in the near future. Thank you
Reviewing my experience in the world of business finance:
I am hugely impressed with Petya Petrova, my Business Finance Specialist, one of the better choices I’ve made in a long time. She made the process of obtaining a loan, very fluid, very articulate and non stressful, thanks to Petya making the situation so
Amicable and easy. She settled it all within a week to exactly my requirments. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. Thank you Petra, all is wonderful!
A very efficient service
Funding Options provide a first class service, very efficient and organised. They keep you completely informed and guided throughout the entire application process. Their team are very experienced on the various funding options available, which enables you to make the best choice for your business.
Very professional and responsive
We dealt with Harry who was absolutely great and kept us updated throughout the whole process and responded quickly to any queries we had. Great service and will definitely recommend.
Chayan
Chayan, an incredible professional, provided me with unwavering support throughout the process. His step-by-step guidance, clear explanations, and excellent communication skills made the entire experience incredibly helpful. I am truly grateful for his assistance
Helpful organisation and guided through…
Helpful organisation and guided through the process by Jack
Petya Petrova was amazing..
Petya Petrova was amazing... she helped loads with getting the MCA we needed. Very patient and personable. Tide did good hiring her...
Very fast and efficient service for the…
Very fast and efficient service for the loan excellent
Very professional team and organisation…
Very professional team and organisation
Thank you Mickey for your excellent service
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