Highly recommend Acorn for finance needs. They have provided a superb service throughout, but most importantly speed. I was introduced via a 3rd party, having been badly let down by my previous broker... See more
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Post a call with Stuart on 26/08 about CBILS, we were still unsure whether to apply. We then decided to bite the bullet and apply. From start to finish Stuarts approach was faultless and made the whol... See more
Nikki was very helpful and kept us up to date with everything - even when she had time off she made sure we were updated. Whenever there was a query she got to it quickly and helped us understand... See more
We have been delighted with the advice from Acorn Business Finance and all their help in arranging a business loan. RRA Architects is a very busy practice, so we would particularly like to thank Stuar... See more
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At Acorn Business Finance our expertise is rooted in providing the unsecured finance businesses need to compete, to grow and to improve their prospects. Our established track record in providing business loans of all shapes and sizes to a wide range of SMEs has helped us refine our approach and tailor our service to the needs of individual businesses. We have an appetite to lend unlike many of the high street banks. Due to the wide array of options available to us we are ideally placed to provide the right funding, on the right terms, all with the minimum demands on your valuable time.
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Festival House, Jessop Avenue, GL50 3SH, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- +441242395507
- chris.campbell@acornbusinessfinance.co.uk
- acornbusinessfinance.co.uk
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Friendly and professional
Stuart and his team are friendly and professional, a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend.
Hassle Free Speedy Business Finance
We have just taken out a loan for business growth with the team at Acorn Business Finance. The process was very easy and straightforward with minimal paperwork and fuss. Cathy was very helpful and kept us informed along the way. The process was super speedy and we were delighted with the results. I would highly recommend anyone looking for business finance to speak with the team at Acorn! Many Thanks. :-)
Above and beyond
We have been delighted with the advice from Acorn Business Finance and all their help in arranging a business loan. RRA Architects is a very busy practice, so we would particularly like to thank Stuart and Cathy at Acorn for going 'above and beyond' to fit in with our schedule, so we could get everything arranged quickly. We would use Acorn again and we would happily recommend their services.
“We are a solicitors' firm and have…
“We are a solicitors' firm and have been dealing with Stuart Gibson and Cathy Hyland for many years now in connection with various matters. We have always found Stuart and Cathy friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and professional and we would not hesitate to recommend their services.”
Fast & Efficient
Stuart & Cathy at Acorn provided a fast and efficient service. Stuart took the time to understand our needs and produced a tailored solution that exceeded our expectations.
I would highly recommend them.
Acorn offered very smart and insightful…
Acorn offered very smart and insightful advice on a range of financing and funding options. Really easy to talk with and gain an understanding of what is available. Highly recommend them.
Completely painless and straightforward…
Completely painless and straightforward process. The information needed was set out clearly at the start of the process and each stage of our application was dealt with in the timeframes outlined by Stuart.
Stuart and the ream worke really hard…
Stuart and the ream worke really hard on getting the funds in place on time. Really appreaciated
Highly recommended!
Stuart at Acorn as recommended to us by our accountant and I have to say it was a pleasure working with him. Very professional with the personal touch and excellent communication letting us know how things were going every step of the way with our application. Highly recommended and will be using again in the future
Fast and efficient service
We was introduced to Stuart @ Acorn Business Finance to assist with our CBILS, he has been efficient, friendly and most of all patient from day one. Swift replies to emails and got the job done with helpful advice and guidance when needed.
Helpful, fast and Efficient finance solutions.
I have dealt with Stuart and his team at Acorn Finance for a number of years now and they are very efficient, fast and reliable for all of our financial needs.
Can’t thank the team enough for all of your help.
Excellent assistance and guidance
Excellent assistance and guidance from Acorn Business Finance. Thorough and reliable as always
Excellent and real quick service
£250k CBIL Loan Approved in 2 Days... First Class Service
Post a call with Stuart on 26/08 about CBILS, we were still unsure whether to apply. We then decided to bite the bullet and apply. From start to finish Stuarts approach was faultless and made the whole process super simple. The whole service was efficient and seemless and within 2 days we had a £250k CBILS Loan Approved. During the whole process Stuart was available to answer all of our queries. Great service and would highly recommend.
The Acorn Team
The Acorn Team, lead by Stuart Gibson have delivered a great service. They responded promptly to every question and ensured we understood the process and details of the loan. Definitely recommend them.
Truly fantastic and dependable service.
Truly fantastic and dependable service.
In such turbulent times and with the criteria for meeting CBILS loans incredibly high, having a dependable broker that is willing to spend the time to truly understand your business needs as well as having a deep-rooted understanding of ever-changing requirements from such a vast array of providers is invaluable.
Highly recommended.

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Great service from Acorn
Great service from Acorn. They arranged our finances swiftly and with the minimal of effort.

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Stuart was helpful and efficient and…
Stuart was helpful and efficient and most important, got the desired result.

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Speedy Personable Service - Highly Recommend
I have dealt with Stuart and his team at Acorn Finance for a number of years now and they are very efficient, always keep you updated, and you receive a personal service. They understand our business needs. The CBILS Loan from initial enquiry to funds in the bank less than a week. I would highly recommend them.

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Amazingly quick to get the deal done…
Amazingly quick to get the deal done from start to finish, and to get the money into the bank.
A breath of fresh air and the wonder why everyone else can't work like this. Thoroughly recommended.

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