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Accelerate your business' growth with flexible asset and equipment finance, matched to your needs. Secure funding to acquire essential tools and technology to help you stay ahead of the competition.
Asset and equipment finance falls under two categories, hard and soft assets. We explain the differences below:
Hard assets are high-value items, often types of machinery and vehicles required to keep your business moving. These are long-term assets that can retain their value for many years.
Soft assets are lower-value items that help staff perform their jobs and provide a productive working environment, such as furniture, IT and security equipment, telecoms and sector-specific tools.
Asset finance is a type of financing that enables businesses to acquire the equipment, machinery and other assets they need to operate, without having to pay the full purchase price upfront.
Asset and equipment finance falls under two categories, hard and soft assets. We explain the differences below:
Hard assets are high-value items, often types of machinery and vehicles required to keep your business moving. These are long-term assets that can retain their value for many years.
Soft assets are lower-value items that help staff perform their jobs and provide a productive working environment, such as furniture, IT and security equipment, telecoms and sector-specific tools.
Our asset finance loans help you procure essential assets without a big upfront cost, giving your teams the tools they need and keeping you up with the latest technology.
From hire and lease purchases to refinancing solutions, our team of lending experts will work with you to secure finance that helps you achieve your goals and stimulate future growth, whatever sector you're in.
Monthly manageable payments, instead of a large upfront cost for the equipment or machinery.
Access funding to purchase the equipment you need to operate and grow your business without waiting or delays.
Asset finance loans include fixed monthly payments, providing businesses with predictable expenses and the ability to plan cash flow effectively.
Enjoy flexible financing options, including varying repayment terms, interest rates and financing periods to fit your requirements.
Upgrading equipment can be expensive. Asset finance allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest technology by providing quick access to funds.
Access to the latest tools and technology can give you an advantage over your competitors that may still be using outdated equipment.
There are two types of asset finance but it's not always easy to know which is the most suitable for your business. We compare the different types to help you decide the one that best fits your needs.
A hire purchase is designed to help businesses to expand and operate efficiently, providing flexible ways to buy new equipment without large upfront costs.
Doesn't disrupt cash flow
Increases affordability of assets
Competitive interest rates
Own the asset after final instalment
VAT paid upfront or deferred for up to 3 months
Repayment terms 1 – 7 years
Balloon payments available
In a lease arrangement, you have sole use of the asset but it belongs to the lender for an agreed duration, in which you make monthly instalments.
Option to purchase item at the end of the term
Can access higher specification machinery
Pay instalments rather than large upfront costs
Flexible repayment terms
VAT paid on monthly instalments
Repayments are 100% tax deductible
No deposit options available
We understand building a successful business can take years of dedication, be a lifelong dream or require a lightbulb moment to make it a reality. We focus on your finance, so you can make the magic happen.
This new start gym had struggled to find funding with multiple lenders, casting doubt on their business dreams.
RAY MCAULEY
Senior Business Finance Specialist
We specialise in hard to fit deals, so even if you've been turned down elsewhere, it doesn't have to be the end of line for your business dreams.
RAY MCAULEY
Senior Business Finance Specialist
Helping a young entrepreneur to achieve his dream of setting up his first franchise restaurant.
MOHAMMED
Franchise Owner
Millbrook went above and beyond on all fronts, and now my dream business has become a reality! Always available to discuss anything and have done their utmost to help achieve the goals set out to help launch my business.
MOHAMMED
Franchise Owner
A plant hire business wanted to invest in additional construction equipment to keep up with customer demand.
JUSTIN AMOS
Managing Director
With our assistance, this plant hire business has been able to expand its offering, meet customer expectations and stay ahead of industry competitors - all thanks to a low-interest rate hire purchase agreement that was secured within 48 hours!
JUSTIN AMOS
Managing Director
A family run business needed to raise £30k to pay for in-demand arcade games to entertain guests during their stay.
GUY MCDONALD
Business Finance Specialist
With summer on the way, my client wanted to refresh their amusement arcade to boost their entertainment offering to their customers. Through Millbrook's extensive lending network, I was able to secure funding on hard to fund equipment.
GUY MCDONALD
Business Finance Specialist
We helped a manufacturer secure asset finance for two much-needed resin dispensing machines to improve their operations.
PHILIP BOOTH
Business Finance Specialist
Helping clients to secure the machinery and equipment they need to operate is what we do best. We always look for the most competitive rate and work to find a finance solution to achieve your objectives.
PHILIP BOOTH
Business Finance Specialist
This new start gym had struggled to find funding with multiple lenders, casting doubt on their business dreams.
RAY MCAULEY
Senior Business Finance Specialist
We specialise in hard to fit deals, so even if you've been turned down elsewhere, it doesn't have to be the end of line for your business dreams.
RAY MCAULEY
Senior Business Finance Specialist
Helping a young entrepreneur to achieve his dream of setting up his first franchise restaurant.
MOHAMMED
Franchise Owner
Millbrook went above and beyond on all fronts, and now my dream business has become a reality! Always available to discuss anything and have done their utmost to help achieve the goals set out to help launch my business.
MOHAMMED
Franchise Owner
A plant hire business wanted to invest in additional construction equipment to keep up with customer demand.
JUSTIN AMOS
Managing Director
With our assistance, this plant hire business has been able to expand its offering, meet customer expectations and stay ahead of industry competitors - all thanks to a low-interest rate hire purchase agreement that was secured within 48 hours!
JUSTIN AMOS
Managing Director
A family run business needed to raise £30k to pay for in-demand arcade games to entertain guests during their stay.
GUY MCDONALD
Business Finance Specialist
With summer on the way, my client wanted to refresh their amusement arcade to boost their entertainment offering to their customers. Through Millbrook's extensive lending network, I was able to secure funding on hard to fund equipment.
GUY MCDONALD
Business Finance Specialist
We helped a manufacturer secure asset finance for two much-needed resin dispensing machines to improve their operations.
PHILIP BOOTH
Business Finance Specialist
Helping clients to secure the machinery and equipment they need to operate is what we do best. We always look for the most competitive rate and work to find a finance solution to achieve your objectives.
PHILIP BOOTH
Business Finance Specialist
This new start gym had struggled to find funding with multiple lenders, casting doubt on their business dreams.
RAY MCAULEY
Senior Business Finance Specialist
We specialise in hard to fit deals, so even if you've been turned down elsewhere, it doesn't have to be the end of line for your business dreams.
RAY MCAULEY
Senior Business Finance Specialist
Whatever your company needs, Millbrook can provide fast and affordable finance solutions that enable you to procure key assets and equipment to meet your business requirements and cater to industry demands.
Our business finance specialists have over 60 years of collective experience working in commercial finance. We support companies across a wide variety of industries and have access to over 100 UK lenders to approve finance in almost any sector.
FAQS
Asset finance is a funding solution that allows businesses to acquire or access assets—such as equipment, technology, vehicles, or machinery—without paying the full cost upfront. It includes various financial products like leasing, hire purchase, and equipment loans, enabling companies to spread the cost over time while utilising the assets for operational needs.
Asset & Equipment finance refers to a loan or lease specifically designed to help businesses acquire necessary equipment without the need to pay the full cost upfront. This financing enables companies to obtain tangible assets—such as machinery, vehicles, or technology—that are essential for operations. The equipment itself often serves as collateral for the financing.
Ownership of the equipment in asset financing depends on the type of agreement:
Interested in learning more about asset and equipment finance? Learn more in our helpful blogs.
Asset finance operates by allowing a business to obtain the use of an asset through a financing arrangement. The finance provider purchases the asset on behalf of the business, which then repays the cost over an agreed period.
Depending on the type of agreement—such as leasing or hire purchase—the business may have the option to own the asset at the end of the term or continue leasing it.
To secure a loan for machinery, consider the following steps:
A hard asset is a tangible, physical item with intrinsic value, such as machinery, real estate, vehicles, or equipment. These assets are often used as collateral in financing arrangements due to their substantial and measurable value.
A soft asset refers to intangible resources that lack physical form but hold value for a business, such as intellectual property, brand recognition, software, or human capital. Unlike hard assets, soft assets are not typically used as collateral due to their intangible nature.
Ready to apply for asset and equipment finance? Enhance your productivity and future proof your business with Millbrook's solutions.
Millbrook offers more than just asset finance. We have extensive and flexible business financing options to meet any funding need. Browse our other finance products or head to our solutions overview page.
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Release cash equity from equipment or obtain better terms on existing finance agreements.
Quickly raise working capital against your company's card sales.
Get quick access to property-related finance.
Unlock funds tied up in outstanding invoices.
Get fast unsecured and secured business loans from £10k–£25m.
GGS offers flexible terms and competitive rates tailored to your specific needs.
Support your business growth without impacting your cash flow.
Fund any vehicle purchases, from vans and lorries to supercars.
Release cash equity from equipment or obtain better terms on existing finance agreements.
Quickly raise working capital against your company's card sales.
Get quick access to property-related finance.
Unlock funds tied up in outstanding invoices.
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