Career and professional development finance

Professional firms grow when their people do. Westford's career and professional development finance funds practice set-up, partner buy-ins, executive education programmes and employer-sponsored talent schemes.

Facilities run from USD 50,000 to USD 2 million with terms up to 120 months and no collateral required, underwritten on the professional's or firm's earning capacity.

What you can use it for

• Practice set-up and partner buy-ins
• Employer-sponsored executive education
• Professional licensing and certification programmes
• International relocation for practice expansion

Who qualifies

Licensed professionals, professional practices and employers funding talent programmes.

How the facility is structured

• No collateral required
• Terms up to 120 months
• Deferred start available
• Repayment from practice or payroll cash flow

How to apply

1. Apply online in about ten minutes with basic company and project details.
2. A named deal officer reviews your application and requests supporting documents.
3. Receive an indicative term sheet outlining amount, rate, tenor and conditions.
4. Complete due diligence, sign the facility agreement and draw down funds.

Ready to start? Submit your application, check the eligibility checker, or review current indicative rates. Westford never requests upfront fees by wire, gift card or crypto — see our scam warning.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a student loan?

No. This is business-purpose finance for practices, professionals establishing a business, and employers.

Can a firm fund a cohort of staff?

Yes. Employer-sponsored programmes can be funded as one facility.

Are there upfront fees?

No fees are charged before a signed agreement.