FAQ's

What can the finance be used for?

BUSINESSXBRIDGE business finance can be used to cover a wide range of requirements for your business. From expansion to stock purchases, from working capital to a tax bill an BUSINESSXBRIDGE Business finance agreement can help you spread the cost of key area of expenditure in your business. Finance terms typically range from 6 months to 5 years.

Does my business qualify for business finance?

If you are a Start Up Business please see our Start UP page.

To be eligible for our business finance agreements your business needs to be 6 month old for us to consider your business for funding.

How long can the finance be over?

From 6 months to 5 years.

What information do I need to provide?

If you have been trading less then 3 years or are a Start Up Business please see our start up page.

If you are not a start-up we require six months business bank statements to progress your application

What sort of equipment can I finance?

Any equipment, machinery, vehicles or even shop fitting & building works. We can also include delivery and installation as part of the finance package.

What Terms can I lease my equipment over?

Agreements run from 12 months to 5 years, making this is very flexible option rather than an outright purchase

What information do I need to give to get approved?

In some instances we would require no financial information from you as the information can be obtained through the credit searches we do or via companies house if you are a Ltd Company, in other cases six months up to date business bank statements is all we require.

How long does it take to get approved?

Our process is extremely quick and in most cases funding can be agreed within 24 hours, meaning you do not have to wait long periods of time wait for a decision.

Will there be Vat on my monthly payments?

Yes, on a finance lease agreement all monthly payments will carry Vat at the standard rate. This is fully reclaimable in the normal way providing your business is VAT registered. On a Hire Purchase agreement the VAT is payable up front meaning there is no VAT on the monthly payment.

Can I refinance my equipment purchases and what are the potential fees and charges?

Yes, you would sell your goods to the Funder and you would receive the proceeds (funds) into your business account. Your business would then hire back the goods for a primary period at a fixed monthly amount whilst keeping use of the goods. The proceeds you receive will include vat and your monthly payments would also be subject to vat that you would reclaim in the usual way if you are vat registered.

The potential fees and charges depending on product can be some of the following:

An intermediary Fee, Documentation Fee, Arrears fees if you go into arrears, various Collection and Default fees if you default on your payments (please see you agreement), A Risk fee if you do not prove you have insurance, an Bi-annual maintenance fee, Secondary rentals, a Security fee. We suggest you read and understand all the terms and conditions of any offer or agreement before you proceed, if there is anything