Equipment Finance Guide
How asset finance works for UK businesses
A practical guide to how asset finance is structured, what lenders look for, and when it makes more sense than paying outright.
Read this guide →Fund cardio, strength and studio equipment without putting launch or growth capital under pressure.
Fitness operators often need to balance equipment investment with rent, staffing, marketing and member acquisition costs. Finance can make that easier to manage.
We can help structure funding for cardio equipment, strength machines, racks, flooring and broader studio or club packages.
Boutique gyms, independent studios, health clubs, hotel gyms and wider fitness operators.
We review the equipment list, supplier and business profile so the case goes to the most suitable lenders first.
We aim to respond within 1 hour, with straightforward cases able to receive a credit decision in as little as 30 seconds and typically within 4 hours.
Once approved, signed and delivered, supplier payout is typically completed within 24 to 48 hours.
Fund the core equipment package while preserving cash for launch and member acquisition costs.
Refresh tired equipment to improve member experience and retention.
Replicate a successful equipment mix across additional rooms or sites.
A studio finances a £35,000 cardio and strength package over 60 months. Indicative monthly payment from around £770, with no deposit required in many cases.
That can help preserve launch capital for premises, staffing, marketing and member acquisition while still getting the right equipment in place.
Typical use cases include opening a new gym, refreshing ageing equipment or adding more stations as membership and class demand grow.
Often strongest where the business has clear trading history, stable bank conduct and a defined commercial need for the equipment.
Works best when there is a clear supplier quote, asset list and realistic delivery timeline so the case can be placed quickly.
Useful when the purchase supports expansion, a refit, capacity growth or a planned upgrade cycle rather than distress-led spending.
A supplier quote, equipment breakdown and delivery timing help us place the case with the right lenders first time.
Recent accounts or management figures, bank conduct and a clear explanation of the purchase usually make decisioning smoother.
Knowing the amount needed, any deposit position and whether the purchase is urgent helps us structure the route properly.
Often yes, subject to the supplier structure and whether the funded items sit inside lender appetite for commercial equipment.
Some lenders will consider startups where the directors have experience and the overall case is sensible.
In many cases yes, where they form part of the same supplier package.
Short, practical reads to help you understand the products, structures and trade-offs before you enquire.
A practical guide to how asset finance is structured, what lenders look for, and when it makes more sense than paying outright.
Read this guide →Compare ownership, monthly cost, flexibility and end-of-term options to understand which route suits your purchase best.
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Read this guide →Use this page as a starting point, then compare the main finance routes and a few closely related sector pages before you enquire.
Tell us the equipment package, supplier and timing and we will help you compare the right route.