When i got in as an APP candidate OAT handed me a template of the business plan that HSBC were expecting. I did have an electronic copy but I think it's on another computer (I'll look). OAT might still have one.
I was able to secure a loan against assets in the UK but I sure that there is also an option to find garauntors (spelling?) to secure the loan.
Most of the candidates in my group were fresh out of Uni with little or no assets. So something must be possible??