Printing Business Loans: Funding Solutions for UK Print & Packaging Companies
Summary: If your UK printing or packaging business needs funding for new presses, finishing equipment, working capital, sustainability upgrades or expansion, Fast Business Loans can quickly match you with lenders and brokers who specialise in the sector. We do not lend money — we introduce you to vetted providers and help speed up the search so you get relevant options fast. Complete a short enquiry to get matched: Get Started – Free Eligibility Check.
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.
Why Printing Businesses Need Specialist Finance
Printing and packaging firms face unique financial challenges: capital‑intensive presses, fast-moving technology, seasonal order fluctuations and growing sustainability obligations. Generic lenders often struggle to value specialised assets or understand production workflows. That’s where a sector-aware financing match matters — lenders and brokers with printing experience can structure asset finance, working capital or sustainability funding in ways that align with machine lifecycles and customer payment profiles.
Common pressures include:
- High upfront cost for digital and offset presses, finishing lines and automation.
- Cash flow volatility from large jobs, long lead times and material price swings.
- Need to invest in short‑run digital kit and web‑to‑print software for competitiveness.
- Increased demand for low‑carbon processes and energy‑efficient equipment.
Fast Business Loans connects you to lenders and brokers who understand these realities, helping you secure appropriate structures that preserve working capital and protect cashflow. Ready to explore tailored options? Free Eligibility Check.
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.
Funding Scenarios We Help With (Print & Packaging)
Equipment & Technology Upgrades
Buying a new digital press, replacing an ageing offset line, or adding automated finishing equipment? Asset finance, hire purchase or leasing can spread costs over useful life while keeping cash available for operations. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.
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Working Capital & Cash Flow Bridging
Seasonal peaks, long client payment terms or a large one‑off contract can create cash gaps. We match print businesses to lenders offering unsecured business loans, invoice finance or tailored short‑term facilities to smooth cashflow. Get Quote Now.
Sustainability & Energy‑Efficient Projects
Investments in solar PV, energy‑efficient presses, low‑VOC inks or electric vans can reduce long‑term costs and meet customer requirements. Specialist sustainability finance and green asset loans help fund these upgrades. Free Eligibility Check.
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Business Expansion, M&A or New Premises
Expanding capacity, buying a competitor or relocating to larger premises often requires combined funding: asset finance, commercial loans and refinance solutions. We connect you with partners experienced in multi‑part funding packages. Get Started.
Types of Printing Business Finance Available
Our panel can introduce you to lenders and brokers offering:
- Asset finance — Best for: buying presses and finishing kit. Typical amounts: from £10,000 upwards. Terms: often 2–7 years depending on equipment life.
- Equipment leasing — Best for: preserving capital and upgrading regularly. Typical amounts: from £10,000. Terms: lease periods often 2–5 years.
- Hire purchase — Best for: ownership at end of term. Typical amounts: from £10,000. Terms: 1–7 years.
- Unsecured business loans — Best for: fast working capital without fixed asset security. Typical amounts: from £10,000 to mid‑six figures. Terms: 1–5 years.
- Invoice finance — Best for: unlocking cash tied up in unpaid invoices to fund production and payroll.
- Merchant cash advance — Best for: businesses with strong card sales seeking short‑term cash.
- Refinancing — Best for: consolidating costly facilities or improving monthly cashflow.
Each option has trade‑offs around cost, ownership and lender security. We’ll match you to partners who can explain suitable routes for your strategy and scale. To see which fits your business, Get Your Personalised Loan Match.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
How Our Matching Service Works for Print Companies
Fast Business Loans is a fast introducer — we don’t lend or give regulated financial advice. Our process is designed to be simple and non‑intrusive:
- Submit a short enquiry: Tell us a few details about your company and funding needs. This does not affect your credit score.
- Sector‑aware matching: We compare your needs across our panel and select lenders/brokers with printing experience.
- Receive a rapid response: Selected partners will contact you by phone or email with likely options and next steps.
- Compare offers: Review quotes, ask questions and choose the best fit — there’s no obligation to proceed.
Our service is free to use. If you’re ready, Start Your Enquiry and we’ll match you quickly to relevant providers.
Eligibility Snapshot for UK Printing Businesses
Eligibility varies by lender, but most partners consider the following:
- Trading history and business structure (limited companies typically accepted).
- Annual turnover and profitability.
- Owner/director credit profile.
- Value and condition of equipment offered as security (if applicable).
- Order book, sales pipeline and customer concentration.
- Project documentation for expansion or sustainability funding.
Fast Business Loans will match you with lenders suited to your profile — from established print houses seeking large asset packages to growth firms needing short‑term working capital. Final eligibility decisions rest with the lender. For a quick check, Complete Quick Enquiry.
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.
Documents & Information to Prepare
Having the right paperwork speeds responses and improves quote accuracy. Typical items lenders ask for:
- Recent management accounts (latest 6–12 months).
- Business bank statements (3–6 months).
- Order book / sales pipeline evidence.
- Equipment quotes, specifications and serial numbers (for asset finance).
- Details of existing finance agreements.
- Projected cashflow or business plan for expansion projects.
Collect these before proceeding to shorten turnaround times and improve the accuracy of lender responses.
Real‑World Use Cases (Anonymous)
Digital Print Firm Upgrading to High‑Speed Press
A regional digital printer needed a high‑speed inkjet press to capture short‑run personalised work. We introduced them to an asset finance specialist who structured a hire purchase over five years, keeping monthly payments aligned with increased throughput. Result: improved margins and faster ROI.
Packaging Converter Managing Seasonal Peaks
A mid‑sized packaging converter experienced seasonal cash shortfalls. We matched them with an invoice finance provider to unlock invoice value and combine it with a short‑term overdraft. Result: stable working capital during peak months and on‑time supplier payments.
Family‑owned Litho Printer Investing in Solar & EV Fleet
To reduce energy costs and meet customer sustainability requirements, a printer sought funding for solar PV and two electric vans. We connected them with a green finance broker who packaged a sustainability loan and an equipment lease, delivering upfront capital with favourable terms for energy‑saving measures.
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Why Choose Fast Business Loans for Printing Sector Finance
- Specialist matching — we select lenders and brokers who understand print & packaging.
- Time‑saving — one short enquiry connects you to multiple, relevant partners.
- Transparent — no cost to you and no obligation to proceed.
- Secure — your details are shared only with selected finance partners for matching.
- Designed for loans from £10,000 upwards to mid‑market funding needs.
Start the match process now: Get Matched Today.
Printing Finance Questions Answered
What loan amounts are available for printing equipment?
Many partners will consider deals from around £10,000 up to several million depending on the lender and package. Exact limits depend on asset value and business financials.
How quickly can funding be released?
Timescales vary: unsecured loans or merchant cash advances can be arranged in days, asset finance often takes 1–4 weeks depending on valuations and paperwork.
Will an enquiry affect my credit score?
No. Submitting an enquiry via Fast Business Loans does not impact your credit score. Lenders may perform checks only if you proceed with an application.
Do you support sustainable printing investments?
Yes. We can match you with lenders and brokers who specialise in green finance for solar, energy efficiency and low‑emission vehicles.
Are you a lender?
No — Fast Business Loans makes introductions only. Lenders or brokers contacted after your enquiry handle lending decisions and terms.
Next Steps — Get Started in Minutes
Fast Business Loans helps you cut through the paperwork and find lenders who understand printing. To get matched:
- Click Get Started – Free Eligibility Check.
- Complete a short form (under 2 minutes).
- Receive contact from suitable lenders/brokers with quotes and options.
There’s no cost and no obligation. We simply introduce you to the best providers for your needs.
Footer Callout / Compliance Note
Fast Business Loans introduces businesses to finance brokers and lenders; we do not provide lending, credit decisions or regulated financial advice. All offers are subject to lender assessment and terms. Enquiries are free, and approval is not guaranteed. Please borrow responsibly.
Last updated: October 2025
If you’d like specialised information about funding for printing equipment and sector-specific lenders, see our pillar resource on printing business loans: printing business loans.
– What types of printing business loans are available in the UK? We introduce UK print and packaging firms to asset finance, equipment leasing, hire purchase, unsecured business loans, invoice finance, merchant cash advances and refinancing.
– How much can I borrow and over what term for printing equipment finance? Typical facilities range from £10,000 to several million with 1–7 year terms, depending on the press/asset, affordability and your financials.
– How quickly can I get print shop funding for a new press or cash flow needs? Unsecured loans or invoice finance can complete in days, while asset finance for presses usually takes 1–4 weeks subject to valuations and paperwork.
– Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score? No — our enquiry is not a credit application and won’t affect your score; checks occur only if you proceed with a lender.
– Do you lend directly or provide financial advice? No — Fast Business Loans is an introducer that matches you with vetted UK lenders and brokers, and we do not give regulated financial advice.
– What documents do I need to apply for printing finance? Lenders typically ask for recent management accounts, bank statements, equipment quotes/serials, your order book, existing finance details and, for projects, cashflow forecasts.
– Can you help with working capital for printers facing long customer payment terms? Yes — we match printers to invoice finance and short‑term facilities to bridge long customer terms and seasonal peaks.
– Do you support sustainability projects like solar PV and energy‑efficient presses? Yes — we can introduce green finance options for solar PV, energy‑efficient presses, low‑VOC processes and electric vehicles.
– Can I refinance existing equipment or consolidate facilities to improve cash flow? Yes — refinancing existing presses and consolidating higher‑cost debt can release cash and reduce monthly outgoings, subject to lender approval.
– Is your service free and is there any obligation to proceed? Our matching service is free to use and there’s no obligation to accept any offer.