Machinery investment
Compare hire purchase and leasing for eligible machinery, including new or used equipment. Check training, installation and servicing costs separately.
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Manufacturing Finance
Raw materials, production time and customer payment terms can tie up cash before an order earns its return. Compare finance for manufacturing equipment with funding for the production cycle.
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Separate production investment from daily cash needs
A machine purchase and a large production run create different commitments. The first may benefit the business over several years; the second should normally turn back into cash through a sale. Build the requirement around supplier lead times, production capacity, customer acceptance and collection dates. Allow for installation downtime before new equipment reaches its expected output.
Completed orders
Eligible invoices for delivered and accepted work may support invoice finance. Quality disputes, testing and customer sign-off can affect availability.
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Stock funding may help bridge supplier payments and sales receipts. Include minimum order quantities, storage and slow-moving inventory in the forecast.
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Have supplier quotations, production budgets, recent accounts and an order book that distinguishes confirmed contracts from enquiries. For invoice funding, keep purchase orders, inspection records and delivery evidence together. Explain how the business would cope if a major customer reduced orders.
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Can finance cover a machine before it starts producing?
Some asset arrangements may suit the purchase, but payment timing and installation conditions vary. Confirm when repayments start and budget for the period before the machine contributes to cash flow.
Discuss your manufacturing funding requirement
Tell us what you need to fund, when you need it and how you plan to repay. Availability and terms depend on the provider’s assessment.
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