What is Asset Finance?

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What is asset finance?

Most businesses rely on some kind of equipment to succeed, whether it’s vehicles, computers, machinery or something else. Asset Finance is a type of business finance that helps people to acquire such assets without having to pay for the total cost of the item upfront. Using asset finance can benefit business cash-flow, because cash remains in the business, instead of losing it all in a purchase.

The process of asset finance is straightforward. The selected finance company will pay the supplier of the asset upfront, so you can obtain the asset straight away. Then you simply pay the monthly repayment to the finance company over the agreed period.


Who owns the asset?

The  two main types of asset finance are: Lease Finance and Hire Purchase.

Lease Finance is where you pay a series of installments to the selected finance company in order to use the asset. At the end of the agreed period you would not legally own the item, however, there are usually options to continue to rent the asset or purchase. Lease financing typically demands a lower up-front deposit and/or lower monthly installments compared to Hire Purchase. Items such as computer equipment and kitchen equipment are financed in this way.

 

Hire Purchase is generally used when a business would like to ultimately own the asset outright. A deposit of around 10% is typically expected and the remaining cost of the item is spread into manageable monthly payments. At the end of the agreement you have the option to purchase the asset outright, for a small nominal payment.

The ‘asset’ in an asset finance agreement acts as security for the funder and is theirs until the completion of the arrangement and any final fees for the asset has been paid.


Businesses can also use another type of Asset Finance to release the cash that’s tied up in the assets that they already own, this is called Refinance.

Using Refinance is a way of releasing capital that is already tied up in existing business assets. The money released from such assets can be used for a range of purposes, such as, boosting cashflow or raising the cash for a deposits and large bills.

If you have existing assets that you already own outright, then refinance is a way to raise flexible cash for your business.

 

What if the asset is second-hand?

With so many online platforms selling used equipment, it is really common to want to buy something second-hand. We regularly find finance for second-hand equipment, vehicles and machinery.

 

How quickly can I obtain Asset Finance?

We make sure everything is done properly, and the time scales are dependent on your circumstances and how long it takes to get all the necessary paperwork. However, when everything has been quickly made available to us, we have been able to arrange asset finance within one week.


Learn More...

Alternative finance solutions such as Asset Finance is becoming increasingly popular for businesses in the UK. We support businesses across all industries access flexible finance for a wide range of business assets and growth. Contact one of our friendly team to discuss what options may be available to your business. 

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“I am always grateful for the honest advice that I receive from Mike Robinson at Mulberry Asset Finance & his straightforward approach. It is refreshing to deal with a company that can communicate clearly & who genuinely wants to do the right thing for my business. I will definitely use Mulberry Asset Finance again & I highly recommend their services.”

Scott Burton, MD, Scott Burton Timber Harvesting

“Cubby Construction is a client of Mulberry Asset Finance and have always found the team to be obliging, highly efficient and willing to go that extra mile in order to help us achieve our goals.”

John Cubby, Managing Director, Cubby Construction Ltd

“Dundee Tyres Ltd is a tyre recycling company based in Carlisle, we needed a new machine to continue our expansion and Mike Robinson from Mulberry Asset Finance was on hand to assist. Our needs were specific and complex as the machine was sourced from overseas and was bespoke to our needs. The purchase went smoothly, and I would not hesitate in recommending Mulberry Asset Finance to any other Cumbrian Businesses.”

Simon Pluckrose, Managing Director, Dundee Tyres Ltd

“D. Cain & Sons have had the pleasure in dealing with Mulberry Asset Finance for the past 10 years. We as a company have built a great relationship with Mike Robinson at Mulberry Asset Finance. Mike always goes above and beyond to provide his customers with an incredible service. D.Cain & Son would recommend Mulberry Asset Finance for all your financial enquiries.”

Darren Cain, MD, D Cain & Sons Ltd

“Mike at Mulberry Asset Finance worked incredibly hard and quickly to secure my first Hire Purchase deal. As a new company I was finding it difficult to obtain finance to grow my business. He provided me regular updates, which took a lot of the pressure and nerves out of the situation. With the finance clearing very quickly, I was able to put my GrandMA3 to work straight away - supporting The Eagles on their final EU tour. I will certainly use Mulberry’s services to continue growing the business.”

Rowan Bulman Ltd

“Mulberry Asset Finance have helped significantly with the growth of our Artisan Bakery over the past six years. In the early stages when growth and access to finance is most difficult, they were able to help us acquire the equipment we needed. I am reassured that Mulberry Asset Finance will always get us the best deal without any fuss, allowing us to concentrate on the business and not have to worry about funding for new assets.”

Aidan Monks, Owner, Lovingly Artisan

“I use Mulberry Asset Finance because I know that they will look at my needs and efficiently advise me of the best options available for my business. Always my first choice.”

Peter Fryer, Managing Director, English Lakes Ice Creams Ltd

“Mulberry Leisure played a key part in arranging asset finance for our capital equipment spend during a large and daunting business expansion. The Mulberry team took the time to visit and understand our needs, then provide a range of finance options to meet our budgets. We look forward to working with Mulberry Leisure in the coming years.”

Paul Reynolds, Owner, The Traddock
Funding Circle FSB Member NACFB Chamber of Commerce

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