Secured business loans use commercial or residential property as collateral, enabling businesses to access larger loan amounts at lower interest rates than unsecured alternatives. Spark Finance helps Livingston businesses access competitive secured business loans through our panel of 250+ specialist UK lenders.
At a glance
Typical rate
Base rate + 2.5-6%
Amount range
£25,000 to £25m
Decision time
2-8 weeks
UK lenders
250+
We work with Livingston businesses every day to find the most competitive secured business loans from our panel of 250+ specialist UK lenders.
Access up to £25m+
Lower interest rates than unsecured lending
Terms up to 25 years
First and second charge available
Suitable for most property types
Secured business loans use commercial or residential property as collateral, enabling businesses to access larger loan amounts at lower interest rates than unsecured alternatives. Terms can extend to 25 years, making monthly repayments more manageable for significant investment.
Livingston sits within West Lothian, part of Scotland - a national economy with strengths in energy, financial services, food and drink, tourism and technology. Businesses in Livingston benefit from the wider economy of West Lothian and Scotland, with funding requirements that span working capital, equipment and growth.
Scotland supports more than 360,000 private sector businesses, including major energy and finance employers. Spark Finance regularly arranges secured business loans for energy, financial services, food and drink businesses across Scotland, including in Livingston.
Whether you're a energy business or operating in another sector entirely, our brokers in Scotland can match your application to the most suitable lenders on our panel.
We also help businesses across West Lothian and the wider Scotland region.
We provide specialist secured business loans for all major industry sectors in Livingston.
Yes - many lenders will accept residential property (including your home) as security for a business loan. However, this does mean your home is at risk if you cannot repay the loan, so it's important to consider this carefully.
Most secured business lenders will lend up to 70-75% of the property's value. Specialist lenders may go higher in certain cases. The LTV available depends on the property type, location, and your overall financial profile.
Secured loans require property valuation and legal work, which typically adds 3-6 weeks to the process. However, for second charges on existing properties with known values, some lenders can move faster - often within 2-3 weeks.