The Linked Finance Blog

Irish SMEs continue to demonstrate resilience, with business optimism holding steady at a healthy level in the second quarter of 2026, despite ongoing economic pressures and rising costs. The latest…

When you're considering a business loan in Ireland, one of the first questions you'll ask is, "How much will my repayments be?" which is exactly where a business loan calculator…

If you're comparing a business loan and a bank overdraft, choosing the right option depends on what your business needs the funding for. A business loan is generally the better…

As Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures, businesses across the continent are adapting to a new reality. While Ireland may not be seeing the same 40°C temperatures experienced in parts of France…

June 2026 marks a major milestone in SME lending for Linked Finance. Since launching in 2013, we've now lent more than €400 million to Irish SMEs, supporting over 5,000 businesses…

A two-track SME economy is emerging as domestic firms expand and exporters contract. Linked Finance offers €10k–€500k in unsecured business loans to support growth through uncertainty. Irish Small Medium Businesses…