BBL repayments have started again - what happens if you genuinely can’t afford them?

A lot of directors are finding that Bounce Back Loan repayments have quietly become the biggest pressure point in their business. 

Common situations include: 

  • Repayments restarting after interest-only periods 
  • Cashflow being swallowed by HMRC and suppliers 
  • Using overdrafts or credit cards just to keep up 

What’s important to understand: 

  • Missing a BBL repayment doesn’t mean instant enforcement 
  • The loan usually sits with the company, not automatically the director 
  • Problems tend to arise when things are ignored for too long 

Have BBL repayments become your biggest monthly stress? 

Posted Dec 9, 2025, 9:37 AM UTC

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