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YouLend: Same-Day SME Financing,

Support your SME clients with YouLend’s flexible finance—funding up to £2M with same-day decisions and revenue-based repayments.

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Help Clients Navigate Economic Challenges

The UK’s small business sector is ambitious and resilient, but their growth is often held back by economic uncertainty and rising operational costs. Many also face seasonal cash flow pressures, making it harder to plan, invest, and scale confidently.

When Traditional Finance Falls Short

Unfortunately, traditional finance providers have failed to serve this segment historically, with long application processes and delayed decisions. This slow turnaround can leave businesses vulnerable to market shifts, missed opportunities, and cash flow shortfalls.

Why Brokers Should Consider YouLend for Clients

That’s why more business owners are turning to faster, more flexible ways to access funding—and that’s where YouLend comes in.

At YouLend, we provide quick and flexible working capital solutions designed for today’s businesses. Our financing helps SMEs cover short-term gaps and fund growth, all with a simple 5-click application and revenue-based repayments.

Why Brokers Should Consider YouLend for Clients

In bridging, speed and flexibility matter, but mistakes are costly. Just because something is “permitted”, it doesn’t mean it’s sensible to proceed unchecked.

Getting clarity from the local authority and securing prior approval, even when it feels optional, can not only improve your financial options by derisking the scenario for a lender, but it can make the difference between a profitable exit and a development disaster.

Why Choose YouLend?

At YouLend, we provide brokers with an alternative funding solution designed to support businesses in overcoming these challenges. Our revenue-based financing model offers:

✔ Funding from £1,000 to £2 million

90% approval rate on applications

Same-day decisions – funds available in as little as 24 hours

Flexible repayments based on your revenue

✔ Available to all company types

✔ Use it for cash flow, marketing, inventory, expansion, and more

With our AI-powered, data-led underwriting, we give business owners the capital they need—when they need it—so they can grow on their own terms.

About YouLend

Founded in 2017, YouLend is the leading global embedded financing platform offering Merchant Cash Advance – flexible financing, repayable in proportion to the daily sales. We operate across 9+ markets in the UK, EU, and US. Through our partners, we help SME businesses grow.


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Joining the network provides opportunities for professional brokers to offer a full range of commercial finance solutions by acting as an Appointed Representative (AR) with the full support of the Fiducia Commercial Network team.

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The FCN AR Portal provides access to lender information, webinar recordings, marketing resources, compliance updates, network communications and practical business resources.

Designed to support brokers in their day-to-day activities, the portal helps keep key information and resources in one central location.

Document Management

Effective document management supports a smoother client journey and stronger record keeping. FCN members have access to Doc2, a document management solution designed to help organise and manage client documentation more efficiently.

A structured approach to document management supports consistency, organisation and operational efficiency.

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Members benefit from ongoing assistance designed to support regulatory responsibilities, good customer outcomes and strong business practices.

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Red Flag Alert provides valuable business intelligence and due diligence tools that help brokers identify potential risks and gain greater insight into the businesses they work with.

The platform can assist with company information, risk indicators and background checks, helping brokers make more informed decisions before progressing a transaction.

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Access CRM software solutions designed to help brokers manage enquiries, monitor pipeline activity and maintain stronger client relationships.

FCN members currently have access to Pipedrive CRM, helping brokers manage opportunities, communications and business development activity more efficiently.

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Access to professional indemnity insurance options designed to support commercial finance brokers and help protect your business.

Through FCN membership, brokers can benefit from practical support and access to cover suited to their role and regulatory responsibilities.

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Membership is designed to help brokers build stronger businesses, place more deals and deliver better outcomes for clients.