Providing your workforce with the assets they need to succeed

Asset and equipment finance falls under two categories, hard and soft assets. We explain the differences below:

Hard assets

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

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.

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What is asset and equipment finance?

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.

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Providing your workforce with the assets they need to succeed

Asset and equipment finance falls under two categories, hard and soft assets. We explain the differences below:

Hard assets

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

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.

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How can asset finance help your business?

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.

Learn more in our blog: What to Consider When Comparing Asset Finance Loans?

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Protect your working capital

Monthly manageable payments, instead of a large upfront cost for the equipment or machinery.

Buy what you need now

Access funding to purchase the equipment you need to operate and grow your business without waiting or delays.

Fixed payments

Asset finance loans include fixed monthly payments, providing businesses with predictable expenses and the ability to plan cash flow effectively.

Tailored to your needs

Enjoy flexible financing options, including varying repayment terms, interest rates and financing periods to fit your requirements.

Upgraded technology

Upgrading equipment can be expensive. Asset finance allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest technology by providing quick access to funds.

Competitive advantage

Access to the latest tools and technology can give you an advantage over your competitors that may still be using outdated equipment.

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What types of asset finance are there?

 

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.

Hire purchase

A hire purchase is designed to help businesses to expand and operate efficiently, providing flexible ways to buy new equipment without large upfront costs.

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Doesn't disrupt cash flow

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Increases affordability of assets

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Competitive interest rates

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Own the asset after final instalment

VAT paid upfront or deferred for up to 3 months

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Repayment terms 1 – 7 years

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Balloon payments available

Lease finance

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.

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Option to purchase item at the end of the term

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Can access higher specification machinery

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Pay instalments rather than large upfront costs

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Flexible repayment terms

VAT paid on monthly instalments

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Repayments are 100% tax deductible

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No deposit options available

Helping businesses like yours

 

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.

Making new business dreams come true

Helping a young entrepreneur to achieve his dream of setting up his first franchise restaurant.

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MOHAMMED

Franchise Owner

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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

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Why Millbrook Business Finance is different

 

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.

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Finance for any assets
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Flexible repayment
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Fund assets from
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Need a different business finance solution?

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.

Business Loans

Get fast unsecured and secured business loans from £10k–£25m.

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GROWTH GUARANTEE SCHEME

GGS offers flexible terms and competitive rates tailored to your specific needs.

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ASSET & EQUIPMENT FINANCE

Support your business growth without impacting your cash flow.

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VEHICLE FINANCE

Fund any vehicle purchases, from vans and lorries to supercars.

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Need help choosing the right finance solution for your business?

Business finance can be complicated. To help you make sense of the options available, we've created this handy interactive Business Finance Checklist.

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