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funding matched to your mission

Serve. Build. Thrive.

Whatever you are building, there is a form of finance that fits it. We are a whole-market broker, so we are not tied to any one lender. We look at your situation, work out the right type of funding, and match you to a lender who understands businesses like yours.


If you've not had funding before, it may seem daunting. Check the link below to see exactly how it works.

How it works

The armed forces community is too often underserved by mainstream lenders, for reasons that have nothing to do with the strength of the business. We know how to present your case properly, choose the right lenders, and sequence your funding so it builds a solid foundation rather than a short-term fix. 

Not sure which fits?

Answer a few short questions and the Finance Finder will suggest the type of finance that usually fits a situation like yours. Two minutes, no obligation.

What are you looking to achieve?

Start a business

Grow your business

improve cash flow

Government-backed funding for those starting out, with fixed repayments and free mentoring included.

Start up Loan

improve cash flow

Grow your business

improve cash flow

Day-to-day funding to cover costs, manage cash flow and hold steady through quieter periods.

Working Capital

Grow your business

Grow your business

Grow your business

Funding to expand, hire and scale, structured around your growth plan.

Growth Finance

pay invoices

borrow against future sales

Grow your business

Releases the cash tied up in unpaid invoices, growing in line with your sales.

Invoice Finance

borrow against future sales

borrow against future sales

borrow against future sales

Funding based on your card takings, with repayments that flex to your sales.

Merchant Finance

Buy equipment or vehicles

borrow against future sales

borrow against future sales

Spread the cost of equipment, machinery or vehicles instead of paying up front.

Asset Finance

buy commercial property

Take on international orders

buy commercial property

The right structure for buying, refurbishing or refinancing commercial property.

Commercial Mortgages

take on larger orders

Take on international orders

buy commercial property

Funds the gap between paying suppliers and being paid, so you can take on larger orders.

Trade Finance

Take on international orders

Take on international orders

Take on international orders

Funding and protection for exporters, backed by our Export Finance Partnership.

Export Finance

Pay a tax bill

Pay a tax bill

Take on international orders

Spreads a VAT or Corporation Tax bill over manageable monthly payments.

HMRC Funding

Just starting out?

If you are leaving service and starting your first business, the Start Up Loan page has two quick tools built for you: a calculator to see what you could borrow, and a readiness check before you apply.

Start Up Loan page

Rather just talk it through?

Every conversation is with Paul directly. No call centre, no clock running, no obligation. Tell us what you are building and we will tell you honestly how we can help.


Call us on 0333 3588999

serve build thrive

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Registered in England and Wales no. 15713051. Registered office: 5 Prospect Place, Millennium  Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HG.​​​​
 
Finance for Forces is a trading style of North Star Commercial Finance Limited which is an independent commercial finance broker not a lender, as such can introduce you to a wide range of commercial finance providers depending on your requirements and individual circumstances. 


We are not independent financial advisors and so are unable to provide you with independent financial advice. Finance for Forces typically receive a payment from the finance provider if you decide to enter into an agreement with them. This will be disclosed with full transparency upon engagement.  


North Star Commercial Finance Limited trading as Finance for Forces is an Appointed Representative of Goodman Corporate Consultancy Ltd which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 733340 

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