Can I combine a sustainability loan with UK grants, incentives or the Growth Guarantee Scheme?
Often yes — you can combine a sustainability loan with UK grants, tax incentives or GGS. Check grant terms, state‑aid limits and lender conditions.
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Can I arrange finance for equipment that won’t be delivered for several months (forward funding)?
Forward funding lets businesses finance equipment before delivery. Learn eligibility, documentation, structures, risks and how we can connect you.
Can funding cover ISO improvements, metering and building management/control systems?
Funding can cover ISO upgrades, metering and BMS — equipment/asset finance, leases or green loans; provide quotes, audits and savings estimates.
Are sustainability loans secured or unsecured, and will I need a personal guarantee?
Sustainability loans may be secured or unsecured; lenders often require personal guarantees for smaller or higher-risk businesses. Check your options.
Will I need to give a personal guarantee or additional security?
Guide to when lenders ask for personal guarantees or additional security, types, risks, negotiation tips and how Best Business Loans can help.
Which industries do you support for equipment finance?
We match UK asset-rich businesses — construction, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare — with lenders for hire purchase, leasing and asset refinance.
What’s the difference between Hire Purchase, Finance Lease, and Operating Lease?
Compare Hire Purchase, Finance Lease and Operating Lease: ownership, accounting, tax, VAT, maintenance and end-of-term choices for UK businesses.
What types of equipment can I finance (machinery, vehicles, IT, catering, renewables)?
Finance almost any tangible business asset—machinery, vehicles, IT, catering and renewables. Choose hire purchase, lease or green finance.
What term lengths are available (eg, – years or longer)?
UK business finance terms range from days/months to 25+ years. Match term to cashflow, asset life and cost. Get a free Quick Quote.
What rates and fees should I expect for equipment finance?
Equipment finance rates vary from low single digits to high teens; expect arrangement, documentation and service fees — compare total payable
What is equipment finance and how does it work for UK businesses?
Equipment finance guide for UK businesses — hire purchase, leases, refinancing and tax. Get matched to lenders with Best Business Loans Quick Quote.
What is asset refinance or sale-and-leaseback, and how does it work?
Sale-and-leaseback turns owned assets into immediate cash while you keep using them. Best Business Loans connects UK firms with specialist funders.