Hard Asset Finance – own your equipment outright without the upfront cost

  • Avoid large upfront expenditure to reduce cash-flow strain
  • Spread the cost of the asset
  • Low rates available with specialist funders 
  • Overcome budget constraints
  • Own your asset from the start of the agreement
  • Asset bolster your balance sheet
  • Defer VAT for 3 months
  • Benefit from annual tax reliefs


Avoid Upfront Expenditure & Reduce Cash-Flow Strain

Spread The Cost of The Asset

Low Rates Available with Specialist Funders

Benefit from Annual Tax Relief

Own Your Asset from the Start of the Agreement

Asset Bolster your Balance Sheet

Simple Steps to Funding

01

Apply

It only takes a minute to get started. Fill in our simple form to check your eligibility.

02

Approval

A BEAR Finance expert will call you within 1 working hour to understand your business' finance requirement.

03

Agreement

We use our expertise and panel of lenders to match you with the perfect solution. Fast, simple and explained in full.


04

Funded

In-funds as fast as 24 hours. Your BEAR Finance expert will provide ongoing support as your business continues to grow.


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I apply for Hard Asset Finance?

    Our initial applications require only minimal business information and can be completed in seconds. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

  • How can I use Hard Asset finance?

    Hard Asset finance can be used for tangible assets that typically have a tangible value and depreciate slowly. These are assets that you want on your Balance Sheet but do not want to pay for outright using cash reserves. 

  • What is the difference between Hard and Soft Asset Finance

    Hard Asset Finance generally refers to finance for larger tangible assets such as vehicles and industrial machinery that typically retain a resale value. Soft Asset Finance is for both non-tangible and tangible assets that depreciate and do not have a significant resale value.

  • Am I eligible for Hard Asset Finance?

    Any registered Limited business in the UK can apply for Hard Asset Finance. Simply complete our form to discover if you are eligible CLICK HERE.

  • Do I need a personal guarantee?

    With Hard Asset Finance the majority of lenders will require a personal guarantee. There are some lenders that have options where no personal guarantee is required from any Director or Shareholder, typically these are only available to very well-established businesses with evidence of strong financial performance.

  • What is the interest rate for Hard Asset Finance?

    Interest rates are determined by the level of risk that lenders associate with your business in conjunction with asset related factors such as condition, age and value etc.

  • How much can I borrow and for how long?

    There is no maximum on how many Hard Asset purchases you wish to make provided that the financial perfomance of your business can support the lend. Typically, the maximum term for Hard Asset Finance is 6 years.

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Sourcing Bespoke Finance Solutions

Bespoke

Our approach is bespoke, our dedicated Finance specialists take the time to understand the challenges and goals of your Business.

Efficient

Our enhanced approval success is achieved through relationship strength and precision matching with our panel of lenders.

Accurate

Accurate in our analysis of our clients financial positioning, business modelling and market placement to ensure they are presented to the right lenders for the most successful and suitable result.

Relentless

We are relentless in our pursuit of the best possible outcome for every client, we know that critical business decisions deserve perfect financial partnerships.

Get in touch

Bear Business Finance Limited

41 Commerce Road

Peterborough Business Park

Lynch Wood

Peterborough

PE2 6LR


01832 770273

BearBusinessFinance.com

info@BearBusinessFinance.com


Opening hours

Mon to Fri   08:00 to 17:30

Saturday     09:00 to 12:30

Sunday       Closed