Trust Centre
Funding Freddie believes trust begins with transparency. This Trust Centre explains how we operate our marketplace, protect borrower information, maintain professional standards and help businesses and property borrowers explore funding with confidence.
Our Commitment
Funding Freddie exists to improve the way businesses and property professionals explore funding. We understand that finding the right finance can be complex, and we believe borrowers deserve to understand exactly who they are working with and how their information is handled.
Transparency matters because confidence matters. Borrowers should understand our role in their funding journey. Funding Freddie operates as a funding marketplace rather than a lender. We do not provide financial advice or make lending decisions. Instead, we aim to create better funding conversations through structured assessments and suitable specialist matching.
We believe that replacing multiple scattered enquiries with one Funding Readiness Assessment™ provides a clearer, more professional route to funding. By reviewing enquiries before considering specialist matching, we help ensure introductions are relevant for both borrowers and specialist finance providers.
Trust is earned through clarity, consistency and transparency.
Marketplace Principles
Borrower First
Every borrower begins with one Funding Readiness Assessment™.
Professional Review
Requirements are reviewed before specialist matching.
Suitable Specialist Matching
Introductions are considered based upon borrower requirements.
Transparency
Funding Freddie clearly explains its role throughout the process.
Privacy
Borrower information is handled responsibly.
Professional Standards
Funding Freddie works to maintain high marketplace standards.
Legal Documents
These documents explain how Funding Freddie operates and protects everyone using the marketplace.
Privacy Policy
How borrower information is collected, stored and protected across our marketplace.
Terms & Conditions
The rules governing use of the Funding Freddie marketplace and website.
Cookie Policy
How cookies and tracking technologies improve the website experience.
Disclaimer
Clarifies Funding Freddie's role as a marketplace rather than a lender.
Accessibility
Our commitment to making the Funding Freddie marketplace accessible to everyone.
How We Protect Borrowers
Funding Freddie aims to create confidence throughout the funding journey by maintaining clear marketplace standards.
How Funding Freddie Operates
The Funding Freddie marketplace follows a structured process designed to improve the quality of funding conversations. The journey begins with one Funding Readiness Assessment™, allowing us to understand your specific funding requirements.
Once submitted, your information undergoes a marketplace review. We assess the details provided to determine whether your requirements align with the appetite and expertise of our network of specialist finance providers.
If your requirements are suitable, we consider specialist matching. Our goal is to connect you with a provider experienced in similar funding scenarios. Where appropriate, a Qualified Consultation™ is arranged, initiating a direct conversation between you and the specialist finance provider.
Following this introduction, the funding provider process begins. You will explore suitable funding options directly with the specialist. Funding Freddie facilitates introductions rather than making lending decisions. All underwriting, affordability checks, and final funding decisions remain entirely with the selected finance provider.
Our Commitment To Transparency
Funding Freddie believes borrowers deserve to understand:
- Who we are.
- What we do.
- What we do not do.
- How information is handled.
- How specialist matching works.
- Why we ask questions.
- How funding decisions are made.
Transparency is one of the foundations of the Funding Freddie marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Resources
Definitions
Marketplace Standards
- Funding Freddie is not a lender.
- Funding Freddie does not provide financial advice.
- Funding decisions remain with the selected finance provider.
- Borrower suitability is assessed before specialist matching.
Need Help?
If you have questions about our policies or marketplace, our team is here to help.