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Bounce Back Loan Scheme

Bounce Back Loan Scheme Rules (BBLS)

  • Bounce Back Loan Top-Up update
  • What is the Bounce Back Loan Scheme?
  • Is BBLS different to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)?
  • Can I apply for an overdraft under BBLS?
  • How much can I borrow?
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Eligibility

  • I was trading before 1st March but was incorporated after 1st March 2020. Can I apply for a bounce back loan?
  • If I have more than one business or entity can I get more than one BBL loan?
  • I’ve been declined a Bounce Back Loan with Starling. Can I apply again?
  • I have received a Bounce back loan, can I apply for a CBILs?
  • Do I need to be a Starling business customer?
See all 8 articles

Registering Interest

  • Please can I cancel my registration of interest?
  • I’ve joined the BBLS interest list. How long should I expect to wait before being invited to apply?
  • I’ve already applied for a BBL with Starling but haven’t yet been accepted. Do I also need to join the BBLS interest list?

Application Process

  • I have received an email saying my application has been accepted. How do I proceed and accept the loan?
  • I've been invited to apply, and have submitted an application. How long does the application process take?
  • What checks will you carry out as part of the BBL application process?
  • Am I guaranteed to be accepted for a Bounce Back Loan?

Documentation

  • I have sent my documents in and had this confirmed, why is my application still saying awaiting evidence in the online bank?
  • I'm a Sole Trader who has only just started trading. I don’t have my tax return, what documentation can I submit?
  • As a Sole Trader, what do I need to provide?
  • As a sole trader, why do you need my tax return?
  • As a sole trader, if I traded in 2018/19 and 2019/20 do I need to submit both tax returns?
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Loan management

  • I applied for the wrong amount, can I change this?
  • What are the costs of the scheme?
  • What happens if I miss a repayment?
  • My BBLS application has been successful, but why do I see a scheduled BBLS payment set up in my account?

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