Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Printing Business Loans: Match with the Right UK Finance Partner
Summary: If you run a printing or packaging business in the UK and need funding of £10,000 or more for presses, finishing kit, seasonal stock or cashflow, Fast Business Loans can quickly match you with lenders and brokers who specialise in the sector. We’re an introducer — not a lender — and our free, no-obligation quick enquiry helps identify the most relevant finance options (asset finance, invoice finance, working capital, refinance and more). Complete a Free Eligibility Check to get matched and receive tailored quotes from specialist providers.
Why printing businesses need specialist finance
The printing industry faces particular cashflow challenges: large upfront costs for paper and consumables, volatile commodity and energy prices, long supplier lead times, and delayed payments from some clients. At the same time, technological change — digital presses, hybrid workflows, automated finishing — requires capital investment to stay competitive.
General high-street products often fail to account for asset lifecycles (e.g., presses and finishing equipment), seasonality of orders or complex invoice mixes. That’s why many printers benefit from specialist finance solutions tailored to equipment, inventory and contract terms rather than one-size-fits-all products.
Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Start a Free Eligibility Check — it takes less than 2 minutes and won’t affect your credit score. Get Quote Now
How Fast Business Loans works for print companies
Fast Business Loans simplifies the search for sector-appropriate finance by introducing you to lenders and brokers who understand printing and packaging businesses. Our process is quick, transparent and free to use.
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Step 1 — Quick enquiry (≤2 minutes)
Tell us basic company details, funding required (minimum £10,000), purpose and contact info. This is an initial matching enquiry — not an application.
Step 2 — We match you with sector-savvy partners
Based on your needs we connect you with lenders or brokers who specialise in equipment finance, invoice finance or working capital for printers.
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Step 3 — Discuss tailored offers
Your matched partners will contact you to explore options, request documents and provide indicative offers.
Step 4 — You choose
Compare quotes and choose the option that suits your business. There’s no obligation to proceed.
Fast Business Loans introduces you to finance providers; we do not lend or decide credit. Submitting an enquiry is a soft check and won’t affect your credit score.
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Finance options we can introduce for the printing sector
Printing equipment & asset finance
Ideal for new or used presses, platesetters, bindery and finishing lines. Structures include hire purchase, lease and finance agreements that preserve working capital while spreading cost over useful life.
Unsecured business loans
Useful for shorter-term growth or bridging gaps where security is limited. Typically available from specialist lenders for amounts from £10,000 upwards.
Revolving credit & overdrafts
Flexible facilities to manage day-to-day cashflow, seasonal peaks or sudden supply costs.
Invoice finance (factoring & discounting)
Unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices so you can fulfil large contracts without waiting for client payments — commonly used where large print runs are invoiced on long terms.
Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
Our Business Finance Matching Process
Step 1
Complete Your Details
It takes just 1 minute on average to complete your business and contact details.
Step 2
We Match Your Business
With the best business finance broker or lender most suitable for your needs.
Step 3
You Get Free Quote + Advice
You receive a free quote along with complimentary expert financial advice.
It’s fast and free to get a quote from one of the UK’s leading finance brokers / lenders who will contact you directly with your quote/s.
Refinance & consolidation
Restructure multiple debts to lower monthly payments or free up capital for investment.
Fit-out & premises improvement finance
Funding for new production floors, plant installation or sustainability upgrades.
Funding use cases across the printing lifecycle
- New digital press purchase: Asset finance to spread cost and match repayments to revenue generated by new output.
- Automated finishing line: Leasing to modernise without a large capital outlay.
- Sustainable upgrades: Funding for LED UV curing, low-VOC inks or energy-efficient plant.
- Contract fulfilment: Invoice finance to fund large, paid-on-completion contracts.
- Bulk stock purchases: Working capital to buy paper and consumables at discount.
What lenders typically look for in UK printing businesses
Lenders and brokers assess:
- Turnover and profitability
- Trading history and order pipeline
- Asset values (presses, vehicles, plant)
- Management experience and business plan
- Debtor quality and contract terms (for invoice finance)
Preparing recent management accounts, VAT returns, a list of assets and key contracts will speed up the process when a matched lender requests further details.
Typical terms, costs & timeframes
Terms vary widely by product and provider. Typical ranges:
- Amounts: from around £10,000 to several million (depending on product and provider)
- Repayment terms: 6 months to 7+ years (asset finance & hire purchase can match equipment useful life)
- Costs: rates and fees depend on security, term and credit profile — lenders will provide bespoke figures after review
- Time to funding: simple facilities can be agreed in days; complex equipment or property deals may take several weeks
Fast Business Loans does not lend or make credit decisions — we connect you to providers who will discuss terms in detail.
Eligibility snapshot — who we can help
We commonly assist:
- Limited companies and partnerships in printing, packaging and related trades
- Growing SMEs investing in equipment and automation
- Start-ups with credible plans and projections (subject to partner criteria)
- Businesses seeking refinance after a prior decline — different lenders have different risk appetites
Minimum amounts typically begin at £10,000 through our panel of partners. If you’re unsure whether your request fits, complete a quick enquiry and we’ll match you to appropriate specialists.
Success snapshot
An established print firm in the North West needed to replace an ageing digital press to win a new client contract. After a short enquiry they were introduced to an equipment finance broker who arranged a structured hire purchase with a term matching the expected useful life of the press. The new machine delivered higher margins and the business kept working capital intact to cover initial consumables for the larger print runs. Results vary by circumstance.
Why printing businesses choose Fast Business Loans
- Speed: quick enquiry and rapid matching
- Sector focus: partners experienced with printers and packagers
- Free and no obligation: we don’t charge businesses for introductions
- Simple process: fewer forms at first and focused conversations with chosen partners
- Minimum loan sizes from £10,000 — suitable for real equipment and working capital needs
For more industry-specific guidance about options for print companies, see our pillar resource on printing business loans.
FAQs about printing business finance
Is Fast Business Loans a lender?
No — we are an introducer that connects UK printing businesses with lenders and brokers. We do not provide loans or make lending decisions.
Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?
No. The quick enquiry is a soft match and does not affect your credit score. Matched lenders may carry out credit checks later if you decide to proceed with an application.
How quickly can I get quotes?
You’ll typically hear from matched lenders or brokers within hours during business days. Complex equipment or property deals take longer; your matched partner will confirm timelines.
What documents should I have ready?
Recent management accounts, VAT returns, a list of assets, contracts or purchase orders and details of the funding purpose. Exact requirements vary by partner.
Can I apply if I’ve been declined before?
Possibly. Different lenders have different risk appetites. By matching you to a wider panel, we may find an alternative provider better suited to your circumstances.
Ready to finance your printing business?
Save time and increase your chance of finding a suitable facility by letting us match you to lenders and brokers who specialise in print and packaging finance. Completing our Free Eligibility Check takes less than two minutes and is no obligation.
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Submitting an enquiry will not affect your credit score. Fast Business Loans introduces you to finance providers; we do not lend or make credit decisions. Information on this page is for guidance only and does not constitute financial advice.
– What are printing business loans and how can they help UK print companies?
They provide funding for presses, finishing equipment, stock and cashflow via options like asset finance, invoice finance and working capital tailored to printers.
– Is Fast Business Loans a lender?
No — we’re an introducer that matches UK printing and packaging businesses with specialist lenders and brokers.
– Is the Free Eligibility Check an application?
No, it’s a quick, no‑obligation enquiry used to match you with relevant finance partners, not a formal application.
– Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?
No — it’s a soft match that won’t affect your credit score; any hard checks only happen if you proceed with a lender.
– What’s the minimum and maximum funding available for printing businesses?
Our partners typically fund from £10,000 up to several million, depending on product and circumstances.
– What types of finance can you introduce for printers?
We can introduce asset finance (hire purchase/lease), unsecured business loans, revolving credit/overdrafts, invoice finance, refinance/consolidation and fit‑out finance.
– Which equipment can be financed in print and packaging?
Digital presses, platesetters, bindery and finishing lines, vehicles and sustainability upgrades (e.g., LED UV) can be funded.
– Can you help with cashflow gaps and long client payment terms?
Yes — invoice finance and revolving facilities can unlock cash tied up in invoices and manage seasonal peaks.
– What do lenders usually look for from printing firms?
They assess turnover, profitability, trading history, asset values, debtor quality and management experience alongside the funding purpose.
– How fast can I get quotes and funding?
You’ll usually hear from matched partners within hours, with simple facilities completing in days and complex equipment/property deals taking longer.