Asset Finance Product Guide

In simple terms, an asset is anything that proves essential for your business. Whether you’re investing in software systems, equipment or machinery, asset finance can be a logical answer to help you maximise productivity while spreading the cost of your assets. Taking it one step further, FundingSmiths can streamline various asset costs with different providers under one manageable contract.

FeatureAsset Finance
Loan size£25k and above
TermUp to 84 months
GeographyUK and Ireland
PurposeSome of the main reasons include:
– Increase production capacity
– Leveraged buy-outs / acquisition
– Refinance existing assets to release working capital
Business profile– sole traders
– Partnerships
– Limited companies
– Limited liability partnerships
VAT finance Available alongside asset finance
Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) Key pointers:
– £25k to £10m credit line
– Finance term from 12 – 60 months
– No personal guarantees for funding up to £250k

N.B. This document does not constitute a recommendation or advice in relation to any financial product. We believe that the information and analysis provided is accurate, but do not guarantee that this is so. Any opinions expressed are the opinions of Funding Smiths. We accept no liability for any loss or damage incurred through your use of this document.

We help preserve cash in your business with a few solutions including:

  • Hire Purchase

    with a minimum deposit, you can spread the cost of your ideal assets, with an option to purchase at the end of a term

  • Sale and Leaseback

    as the name suggests, sell an existing asset and have it hired back to you while benefitting from the additional capital raised from the sale

  • Finance Lease

    borrow your desired asset over a fixed period without having to purchase it outright

  • Refinance

    improve your existing finance arrangements and also upgrade your assets to maximise productivity

Ownership of assetsEnd of TermFixed cost agreementVAT paid with depositVAT paid with each repayment
Hire PurchaseTitle transferXX
Finance LeaseExtend or saleX
Sale & LeasebackExtend or saleX

N.B. This document does not constitute a recommendation or advice in relation to any financial product. We believe that the information and analysis provided is accurate, but do not guarantee that this is so. Any opinions expressed are the opinions of Funding Smiths. We accept no liability for any loss or damage incurred through your use of this document.