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Business Partners SME Loan

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Business Partners SME loan South Africa: R500,000 to R50,000,000, APR from 15%, tailored repayment schedules. Mentorship support included. NCR-registered. Review on CreditDeals.

Business Partners SME Loan: Finance R500,000–R50,000,000 for South African Businesses

Business Partners Limited is South Africa's leading specialist SME financier, providing tailored business finance from R500,000 to R50,000,000 for viable small and medium enterprises. Founded in 1981, Business Partners has financed over 100,000 businesses and invested R19+ billion in South African entrepreneurs. As a registered credit provider (NCRCP2) regulated by the NCR and FSCA, Business Partners offers term loans, property finance and specialised funding structures for owner-managed South African businesses.

Why Choose Business Partners Limited?

Specialist SME expertise — not just a bank

Business Partners focuses exclusively on SMEs. Their team of investment managers understand South African small business challenges — they look beyond credit scores to assess business viability.

Mentorship and business support

Business Partners provides access to its Mentorship Programme, connecting funded entrepreneurs with experienced business mentors across South Africa — adding value beyond just finance.

Flexible deal structures

Business Partners structures funding around your business cash flow, including profit-sharing arrangements, quasi-equity and flexible repayment schedules.

Finance for property-owning businesses

Business Partners offers commercial property finance for owner-managed businesses — a key differentiator from banks' standard SME products.

Key Features Business Partners Limited

ParameterValue
Minimum finance amountR500,000
Maximum finance amountR50,000,000
Loan term12 months – 10 years (deal-specific)
Interest rateRisk-based; prime-linked + margin (indicative prime ~11.75%)
SecurityBusiness assets, property, personal surety
Decision timeline4–8 weeks (full credit assessment)
Business age requirementTypically 2+ years in operation
NCR registrationNCRCP2
RegulatorNCR, FSCA
Rating4.5 / 5

Apply for SME financeQuick Start

Ready to receive funds in your account today? The process is simple:

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Submit an expression of interest

Complete the online enquiry form at businesspartners.co.za or contact the nearest Business Partners office

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Initial assessment

An investment manager contacts you to assess whether the finance need aligns with Business Partners' criteria

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Prepare your business plan

Submit a business plan, financial statements and projections for the formal credit assessment

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Finance offer and disbursement

On approval, a funding offer is issued and signed. Funds are disbursed upon fulfilment of conditions

A typical Business Partners transaction is R3,000,000–R10,000,000 over 5–7 years — structured around the business's specific cash flow and asset base for manufacturing, retail, services or property-owning SMEs.

Contact Information Business Partners Limited

Phone0861 763 346
Emailinfo@businesspartners.co.za
Working HoursMon–Fri 8:00–17:00
Address199 Oxford Road, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, 2196

Legal Information

LicenseBusiness Partners Limited — Registered Credit Provider (NCRCP2). Regulated by the NCR under the NCA. Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 26508) under the FAIS Act. Registered with the FSCA.
Credit bureauTransUnion SA and Experian SA
IBANBusiness Partners Limited — Standard Bank Account 011652878 (Branch 051001)

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Business Partners SME loan South Africa: R500,000 to R50,000,000, APR from 15%, tailored repayment schedules. Mentorship support included. NCR-registered. Review on CreditDeals.