Legal terms

Terms & Conditions

These terms govern your use of this website and our business finance brokerage services. Please read them carefully before making an enquiry.

FCA regulatedEnglish lawEffective 13 August 2026

About these terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") form a legally binding agreement between you (the "Client", "you" or "your") and Capital Business Loans Limited, trading as Practice Capital ("we", "us" or "our").

Company
Capital Business Loans Limited
Trading as
Practice Capital
Company registration number
14491729
FCA firm reference number
1000382
Registered office
Suite 31, Shiftworks, 14 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE
Contact
andrew@practicecapital.co.uk · 01244 906505
Effective date
13 August 2026

Our Terms of Business set out in more detail how we work with you on an individual enquiry, and our Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data.

Our services

Business finance brokerage

  • Matching professional practices with suitable lenders from our panel
  • Assisting with the preparation and submission of funding applications
  • Providing guidance on the funding options available to your practice
  • Carrying out an initial assessment of affordability and creditworthiness
  • Facilitating communication between you and prospective lenders
We are not a lender
We act as a credit broker, not a lender. We arrange credit facilities with third-party lenders but do not lend money ourselves. All lending decisions are made by the individual lenders on our panel.

FCA authorisation

We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 1000382. Our permitted activities include credit broking and debt counselling in relation to commercial finance. Not all of our activities are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Application process and obligations

Your obligations

  • Provide accurate, complete and up-to-date information
  • Respond promptly to requests for additional documentation
  • Tell us immediately about any material change in your circumstances
  • Comply with regulatory requirements, including AML and identity checks
  • Act in good faith throughout the application process

Our obligations

  • Assess your funding needs properly before approaching lenders
  • Present your application only to lenders we consider suitable
  • Provide clear information about any fees, charges and commission
  • Handle your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR
  • Treat you fairly and act in your interests when providing guidance
No guarantee of approval
While we work hard to match your practice with suitable lenders, we cannot guarantee that funding will be approved. All lending decisions are made independently by third-party lenders against their own criteria.

Fees and charges

No upfront fees and no success fees

We do not charge you any upfront fees or success fees. There are no broker fees payable to us at any stage — not for the initial conversation, application processing, credit searches or lender matching.

How we are paid — lender commission only

  • We receive commission directly from the lender for a successful introduction
  • Commission typically ranges from 0.5% to 10% of the total facility value
  • The commission is included in the cost of the facility by the lender
  • Commission rates vary by lender and facility type
  • No upfront fees are payable to us — all payments are made to the lender
Complete transparency
We are not involved in legal fees or valuation fees — where these apply they are separate arrangements between you and the lender. Your only payment obligation is to the lender once you accept their offer.

Facility terms and security

Unsecured facilities

  • Most lenders will require personal guarantees from principals, partners or directors
  • Some lenders may request security over business assets
  • A debenture over the practice may be required by certain lenders

Secured facilities

  • Charges against property — commercial or residential — will be required
  • A security valuation may be needed
  • Legal charges will be registered against the secured property

Typical terms

  • Facility sizes: £5,000 to £250,000+
  • Terms: 3 to 72 months (longer for secured facilities)
  • Rates: vary with risk assessment and facility type
  • Repayment: monthly, weekly or alternative arrangements
Personal guarantees and security
A personal guarantee means you are personally liable for the borrowing if your practice cannot repay. Security over property or assets means those assets could be at risk if the facility is not repaid. We strongly recommend taking independent legal advice before signing any guarantee or security document. All security terms are presented upfront alongside offers, before you decide to proceed.

Regulatory compliance

FCA compliance

  • We operate under FCA rules and guidance
  • Regular compliance monitoring and reporting
  • Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles
  • Professional indemnity insurance in place
  • Complaints handled in accordance with FCA rules

Anti-money laundering

  • Identity verification for all new clients
  • Source of funds and source of wealth checks
  • Ongoing monitoring of business relationships
  • Suspicious activity reporting to the relevant authorities
  • Regular staff training on AML procedures

Data protection

  • Full compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
  • Secure processing and storage of personal data
  • A lawful basis for every processing activity
  • Regular data protection impact assessments

Limitations and disclaimers

Service limitations

  • We cannot guarantee approval from any lender
  • Rates and terms are determined by lenders, not by us
  • We are not responsible for lender decisions or delays
  • Our guidance is general and may not suit every circumstance

Liability

  • Our liability is limited to the amount of any fees actually paid to us
  • We accept no liability for indirect, consequential or special damages
  • Professional indemnity insurance is held to regulatory requirements
  • Events beyond our reasonable control are excluded
Important
Our services are provided without warranties as to outcome. While we exercise reasonable care and skill, we cannot guarantee specific results. All business finance decisions carry risk.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with our service, contact us to discuss your concerns. If it remains unresolved, send a formal written complaint. If you are still dissatisfied you may refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Email: andrew@practicecapital.co.uk
Phone: 01244 906505
Post: Complaints Department, Capital Business Loans Limited, Suite 31, Shiftworks, 14 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE
Financial Ombudsman Service: financial-ombudsman.org.uk · 0800 023 4567

General

Governing law

These Terms are governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified in advance and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

Version 1.0 · Last updated 13 August 2026 · Next review 13 August 2027