Business Financing Options

Asset Finance is currently the fastest growing finance option for UK companies. Finding the finance that you need in order to grow your business is easy with Mulberry Asset Finance. Every day, we help companies across the UK obtain the precise asset finance funding for their requirements, by arranging customised finance packages via our extensive panel of the premium Asset Finance funders.

We offer a full range of finance solutions to our customers, and by using our industry expertise we can review your business’ requirements and help you select the product that best suits your needs. To get an idea of the different types of finance solutions that we offer to businesses, here’s a brief overview of our main products.

HIRE PURCHASE

An accessible form of finance that does exactly what it says on the tin. It allows you to spread the cost of an asset over a fixed period in line with your business cashflow, keeping your working capital intact. Once your normal monthly repayments are complete, and you have paid a minimal “option to purchase fee”, you own the item outright. You select the asset and the supplier, and a suitable deposit and repayment term is agreed with the funder.

Read more

Best fit:

Hire purchase can be used across all industries. Most commonly used for businesses purchasing plant, equipment and vehicles.

Top tip: 

Hire Purchase allows you to claim capital allowances and offset interest payments against your taxable profits, as well as reclaiming VAT on the purchase price. Subject to credit, a VAT deferral can be obtained, whereby you only pay the VAT to the finance company after you have already reclaimed it back from HMRC!

Benefits: 

  • New and second-hand items
  • Seasonal payments
  • Only minimal deposit needed, subject to credit
  • Increase working capital
  • Spread the cost
  • Manageable monthly payments
  • Balloon payments often available

REFINANCE

Asset refinancing is the process by which a business can use their existing assets to raise additional capital for several purposes.

Read more

Best Fit:

Whether you are looking for funds for expansion, to consolidate debts, or improve your company’s cashflow position, using asset refinance can unlock capital from your assets including machinery, equipment or vehicles.   

Top Tip:

Arranging this type of finance with your bank can be an extremely tiresome process, often involving solicitors. It needn’t be like this! This form of refinance funding can normally be arranged quickly where funds are in your bank within 7-10 days.

Benefits:

  • Pay off debts such as VAT, overdrafts, tax, etc.
  • Improve business cash flow
  • Fund expansion
  • Business acquisition and shareholder buy-outs or buy-ins
  • Deposit finance for new asset purchase
  • Rescheduling of existing asset finance agreements to reduce monthly payments

LEASE

Allows you to select and use an asset by paying fixed monthly rentals over the term of the agreement, without the ties of ownership.

Read more

Best Fit:

If you regularly upgrade such items as computer hardware and software, or if you are in the hospitality sector and regularly refurbish your kitchen equipment or fixtures and fittings, this type of facility allows you to regularly upgrade.

Top Tip:

The tax benefit of a lease is the ability to offset the rental cost against your taxable profits. Your cashflow is eased as VAT is payable on the rentals each month, rather than on the purchase cost of the asset, resulting in a lower upfront cost. At the end of the lease period, you can choose either to sell the asset and receive the bulk of the sale proceeds, or enter into a secondary rental period at a peppercorn rental, normally 1% of the capital cost per annum.

Benefits:

  • Generally lower deposits needed
  • Upgrading to new equipment is easier
  • Manageable fixed monthly payments
  • VAT is payable monthly.

INVOICE DISCOUNTING

An alternative type of business finance which gives you instant access to those much-needed funds tied up in outstanding invoices. Rather than waiting up to 90 days for a client to pay, an Invoice Discounting provider can provide most of the funds on day 1 - usually up to 90% - solving multiple cash flow problems. Invoice Discounting is more flexible than an overdraft or a fixed bank loan, mainly because the amount can increase with your company’s growth. It is a similar working capital solution as Invoice Factoring, but with an Invoice Discounting solution you maintain full credit control. This means that your company can keep the responsibility for chasing and collecting from clients.

Read more

Best fit:

Commonly used by businesses in a growth phase, but can also be used effectively when customer or supplier terms alter, thus requiring further investment in the working capital cycle. Also ideal for businesses that require upfront costs to provide a service or product (e.g. haulage, manufacturers, and engineers).

Top tip:

Invoice Discounting supports increasing trade with your existing customers (as more attractive terms can mean increased orders), or for when your company is entering a growth phase, by lessening the impact of new customer credit terms.

Benefits:

  • Bridge the gap between raising an invoice and receiving payment
  • Funds raised normally within 24 hours of invoicing
  • Short and long-term solutions available
  • Can be used to take advantage of improved supplier terms, e.g. discounts for paying early
  • Use released cash to fund deposits, business acquisition or buy-outs
  • Avoids re-negotiating with a bank or risking your personal or business assets
  • Doesn’t rely on fixed assets or owner’s assets – lets the business stand on its own two feet
  • Minimises the impact of late or delayed payments from customers

COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT MORTGAGES

Can be used for a variety of purposes, including purchasing additional business premises, expanding your business, debt consolidation, cash flow, and property development. Our broker partner operates a competitive tender system for mortgage applications, ultimately securing competitive rates and terms for clients, as well as providing access to exclusive products which are often not available directly from high-street banks or specialist lenders.

Read more

Best Fit

Specialist finance for commercial properties and property development projects, including: housing developments from single units to large sites, apartments and flats; part-completed developments; holiday accommodation schemes; conversions (residential and commercial); commercial developments; and retail units and offices. 

Top Tip

There are so many different Government funding schemes and incentives out there; make sure you check out what financial assistance could be available to you and your business! Our broker partner can advise you on your eligibility and, if eligible, will assist you in accessing Government funding as part of a finance arrangement. 

Benefits

  • Repayment and interest-only payment types
  • Short and long-term repayment programmes
  • Fixed and variable rates
  • Arrangement fees added to the loan
  • Up to 80% funding available on an individual property, and up to 100% funding with additional security provided
  • Short term VAT loans available to avoid you having to fund the VAT on a property purchase from your business cash flow
  • Re-mortgage options for owned property that release funds

UNSECURED LOANS

Unsecured Business Loans are an increasingly popular choice due to their flexibility and the fact that they can be used for absolutely any purpose. These loans are not secured by any asset or property, but a Directors Guarantee must be provided.

Read more

Best Fit:

If you are looking for simple and flexible commercial finance, then this could be the right option for you. The beauty of these loans is that they can be used for any purpose, e.g. property purchases, expansion, relocation, recruitment, stock purchase, equipment purchase, partner buy out, or just to boost business cash flow.

 Top Tip:

Unsecured loans present businesses with a flexible way to boost business cash-flow, without risking other owned investments.

Benefits:

  • Finance from 6 months to 5 years
  • No fees for full early repayment
  • Interest rates from 1.9% per annum
  • No upfront fees or costs
  • Unsecured loans from £10k to £350k*
  • Pre-approval service leaves no footprint on your credit file
  • Decision typically within 24hrs

*Personal guarantee required

“I have used Mulberry Asset Finance several times for the Hire Purchase of coaches. I have always found their speed of operation and personal attention very satisfactory and I would not hesitate to use them again in the future.”

Barry Pickthall (JB Pickthall Coach Operator)

“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

“Mulberry Asset Finance have looked after my business loan and finance requirements for quite a few years now - and I trust them implicitly to find me the best deal they can, in the shortest time and with the least amount of hassle to myself. We've financed whole pub refurbishments through to small kitchen equipment and many things in between. There has never been a hitch or a delay and everything is conducted with the utmost professionalism and with a genuine interest in my business. I really can't recommend Mulberry Asset Finance highly enough... ”

Paul Spencer, MD, The Plough Inn at Lupton

“Mike and his team are like having your own finance department. I've called out of hours on occasions for advice, very helpful when you're on the move. Always keen on rates and made to fit in with the business. Thanks again Mike and his team.”

Dave Greenbank, Managing Director, Greenbank Crane Services

“I have used Mulberry Transport for ten years. They provide an excellent service for my business and I can access finance to buy the various wagons, machinery and other equipment that I need to run my business. Finance is agreed and arranged within one week, I highly recommend Mulberry Transport.”

Jimmy Dickinson, Director, J Dickinson Transport Ltd

“We have been dealing with Mulberry Asset Finance for over 10 years and have always found them to be efficient, courteous, professional and above all very pleasant to deal with. On top of that, they have always enabled us to obtain the type of finance deal that we have been seeking whether it be for capital investment or vehicle purchase.”

Mark Whitehead MBE, Hawkshead Relish Company Ltd

“We have used Mulberry asset finance on a couple of occasions as we continue to invest in processing equipment for our company, we have always been more than happy with the service provided by Mike and the team. The process is always hassle free and Mike is always in contact throughout. We will definitely be using Mulberry again in the future.”

James Hill, Director, Enviro-metals Lancaster Ltd

“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

Industry Insights

Commercial Property Development Loans

Commercial Property Development Loans

At Mulberry, we're dedicated to paving the way for local SMEs, offering a diverse range of financing solutions tailored to your business needs. Dis...

Continue Reading...
Construction Industry: Provide certainty over cash flow

Construction Industry: Provide certainty...

Funding and support for construction industry

Continue Reading...
Asset Refinance for Business

Asset Refinance for Business

What is asset refinance? Asset refinance is a means of releasing money from a commercial asset that your business already owns...

Continue Reading...
Farm Finance for Renewable Energy

Farm Finance for Renewable Energy

Aside from traditional farming diversification such as glamping sites, shops, cafes, there is the chance to venture into renewable energy and save ...

Continue Reading...
Boost Working Capital

Boost Working Capital

Whether a business operated throughout the initial lockdown or is looking to re-start, access to working capital will help to provide security when...

Continue Reading...
Mulberry Asset Finance Offers Continued Support

Mulberry Asset Finance Offers Continued ...

The team is poised to support new and existing clients with specialist finance solutions to suit a variety of circumstances and we are keen to get ...

Continue Reading...
Renewable Energy Finance

Renewable Energy Finance

Mulberry supporting green business.

Continue Reading...
Mulberry Farming Visits Award-Winning Breeder

Mulberry Farming Visits Award-Winning Br...

Amelia Threlfall, Business Development Manager for Mulberry Farming, takes a week out to assist an award-winning breeder and agricultural feed spe...

Continue Reading...
What is Asset Finance?

What is Asset Finance?

...

Continue Reading...
Mike's Musings

Mike's Musings

Mike Robinson provides his thoughts on all things business and asset finance

Continue Reading...
Work Experience with Mulberry

Work Experience with Mulberry

Getting hands on experience in the workplace is a vital for young people to make important decisions about their future. We caught up with Han...

Continue Reading...
H&H Farm Finance Launches

H&H Farm Finance Launches

For over a century, H&H Group [H&H] which encompasses Harrison and Hetherington has been providing support to farmers and the wider agricultural in...

Continue Reading...
Funding Circle FSB Member NACFB Chamber of Commerce