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 UK Lenders Who Understand Print
Find finance for presses, finishing kit, premises or cash flow — loans and finance from £10,000+. Fast Business Loans does not lend money; we match UK print businesses with the lenders and brokers best suited to your needs. Enquire with no obligation and no initial credit impact.
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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.
Fast Business Loans is a broker-matching service, not a lender. We do not give regulated financial advice.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
Quick summary
Printing businesses are capital-intensive and face seasonal cash flow, rising input costs and fast-moving technology. Fast Business Loans connects print and packaging firms with lenders and brokers who specialise in equipment finance, invoice finance, working capital and commercial property funding. Our free matching service helps you compare options for loans and finance from £10,000+, quickly and without affecting your credit score. Get a Free Eligibility Check to see which lenders are likely to suit your business.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
Why printing businesses need specialist finance partners
The printing sector often requires large up-front investment — presses, finishing lines, packaging machinery and production-grade software. Add long supplier lead times, fluctuating paper and ink prices, and a billing cycle that can see large sums tied up in jobs for weeks, and it’s clear why tailored finance matters.
Specialist lenders and brokers understand valuation cycles for used presses, tax treatments for equipment, and how to structure finance around seasonal peaks. Matching with the right partner can reduce costs, protect cashflow and speed up technology upgrades.
If you want lenders who understand print, start a Free Eligibility Check and we’ll match you to the right options.
Complete Our 1-Minute Enquiry Form Now – Get a No-Obligation Quote
How Fast Business Loans supports UK print firms
We’re a free introducer: you tell us your needs, and we connect you with vetted lenders and brokers with print-sector experience. We don’t provide loans or regulated financial advice — we provide fast, sector-focused introductions that save time and increase your chances of finding a suitable offer.
- Quick matching to lenders who fund printing equipment and working capital
- Less paperwork: we introduce you to partners who ask the right questions first
- No obligation to proceed — compare options and decide
Common funding needs across the printing sector
New & used press finance
Digital, litho, flexo and wide-format presses are expensive but core to production. Asset finance and hire purchase can spread the purchase cost while preserving working capital. Lenders often consider maintenance history and uptime when valuing presses.
Finishing & packaging equipment
Cutters, binders, folder-gluers and inspection systems are often funded separately. Packages can be structured to match delivery schedules and installation dates.
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.
Working capital & cash flow smoothing
Invoice finance and short-term business loans unlock cash tied up in B2B invoices or large print runs, helping cover materials, labour and prepress costs.
Premises, fit-out & energy efficiency upgrades
Relocating to larger floorspace, installing extraction or investing in energy-efficient drying systems can be funded via commercial mortgages, bridging loans or specialist sustainability finance.
Software, MIS & automation
Management information systems, colour management suites and automation reduce costs and increase margins. Asset finance and leasing help spread the cost while keeping systems up-to-date.
Each funding need is different — Get a Free Eligibility Check and we’ll find lenders who specialise in your requirement.
Types of printing business finance our panel can offer
| Finance Type | How it helps print firms |
|---|---|
| Asset finance / Hire Purchase | Spread the cost of presses and finishing kit; ownership transfers at the end or via balloon payments to reduce monthly cost. |
| Leasing | Preserve cash and upgrade tech regularly; operating leases keep equipment off the balance sheet for some businesses. |
| Unsecured business loans | Fast funds for consumables, short-term staffing or marketing — typically for smaller amounts or businesses with strong trading histories. |
| Invoice finance | Unlock cash tied up in B2B invoices to pay suppliers and staff while waiting for clients to settle large print runs. |
| Refinance & consolidation | Restructure existing commitments to improve monthly cashflow or lower rates. |
| Commercial mortgages / Bridging | Expand into larger production sites or bridge purchases of premises ahead of longer-term finance. |
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Eligibility & what lenders typically look for
While each lender sets their own criteria, common factors reviewed include:
- Business type and trading history (established limited companies and LLPs typically accepted)
- Annual turnover and recent bank statements
- Purpose of funding and evidence of job pipeline or purchase orders
- Details of assets offered as security (for asset finance)
- Management experience and projections for growth
Even if you’ve been declined before, different lenders assess risks differently — our panel includes options for more complex credit circumstances. Any offer you receive will be made by the lender or broker directly and will set out terms, costs and any checks required.
Get matched in minutes — our four-step enquiry
- Complete a short enquiry — business name, turnover band, amount needed and purpose (under 2 minutes).
- We match you — to lenders and brokers experienced in printing finance.
- Receive a rapid response — partners typically call or email to discuss options.
- Compare and decide — you choose whether to proceed; there’s no obligation.
Start Your Free Eligibility Check — most businesses hear back within hours on business days.
Real-world examples from UK print clients
Digital print SME — press upgrade
A regional digital printer needed a new press to fulfil a growing signage contract. Matched with an asset finance broker, they secured a hire purchase for £120,000 with tailored repayments linked to cashflow seasonality. Outcome: increased capacity and improved margins.
Packaging converter — working capital
A packaging firm faced long payment terms from a major retailer. We introduced invoice finance options that unlocked 80% of invoice value, improving liquidity and enabling timely raw material purchases.
Wide-format signage business — premises move
A wide-format shop needed larger premises. After a bridging introduction, they negotiated short-term funding to secure the site and later moved to longer-term commercial finance once tenancy and turnover were stabilised.
Results vary by case. Figures and outcomes are illustrative.
Printing finance tips from sector specialists
- Keep maintenance and service records for presses — this helps valuations for used equipment finance.
- Provide clear job pipeline data and supplier terms — lenders value predictable revenue.
- Consider sustainability upgrades — green-linked products may offer competitive rates for energy-saving presses or LED dryers.
- Bundle equipment where possible — financing full production lines is sometimes cheaper than individual items.
- Ask partners to outline all costs up-front — fees, interest rates, early repayment terms and any security required.
FAQs: Printing business loans & our service
Is Fast Business Loans a direct lender?
No. We introduce printing businesses to lenders and brokers. If you proceed, lenders or brokers will provide any offers directly.
What loan amounts are available for printing companies?
Through our network you can typically access funding from around £10,000 up to several million, depending on turnover, security and lender criteria.
Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?
Submitting our enquiry does not affect your credit score. Individual lenders may carry out credit checks only with your consent when you apply.
How quickly will a lender contact me?
Many partners respond within hours during business days. The time to funds depends on product and documentation — from days for some short-term loans to a few weeks for complex asset or property finance.
Are there green finance options for energy-efficient presses?
Yes. We can match you to brokers and lenders that offer sustainability-linked products for eligible energy-saving equipment and projects.
Ready to explore your printing finance options?
Whether you need a new press, extra working capital or help buying premises, we’ll introduce you to lenders and brokers who understand the print sector. Complete a short enquiry now to receive tailored matches and a fast response.
We typically pass details to selected partners within minutes and you’ll usually hear back quickly. Enquiry is free and without obligation. Any offers will be provided directly by the lender or broker and will set out full terms and costs.
Related reading: learn more about specialised printing business loans.
Fast Business Loans is a matching service that connects UK printing businesses with lenders and brokers. We do not lend money or provide regulated financial advice. Any finance is subject to lender terms, status and eligibility. Information on this page is for UK businesses only. Enquiry is free and without obligation.
– Q: What is Fast Business Loans and how does it help UK printing companies?
A: We’re a free matching service that connects UK print and packaging businesses with specialist lenders and brokers for equipment, working capital and property finance.
– Q: What loan amounts can I access for printing equipment or cash flow?
A: Typically from £10,000 to several million, depending on turnover, security and the finance product.
– Q: Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?
A: No, our free eligibility check has no initial credit impact, and any lender credit checks happen later with your consent.
– Q: How quickly can I get matched and receive funds?
A: You’ll usually hear from a lender or broker within hours, with funding from a few days (short-term loans) to a few weeks (asset or property finance).
– Q: Can you finance new and used presses and finishing equipment?
A: Yes, our partners fund digital, litho, flexo and wide-format presses as well as cutters, binders and other finishing kit, including used assets.
– Q: What types of printing business finance can you match me with?
A: Asset finance, hire purchase, leasing, unsecured business loans, invoice finance, refinance and commercial mortgages or bridging.
– Q: What do lenders typically look for when assessing print finance?
A: They commonly review trading history, turnover, bank statements, purpose of funds, job pipeline or POs, and asset details for secured deals.
– Q: Can you help if I’ve been declined elsewhere or have seasonal cash flow?
A: Yes, different lenders assess risk differently and we can introduce options tailored to complex credit or uneven cash flow.
– Q: Do you offer green finance for energy-efficient printing upgrades?
A: We can match you with lenders offering sustainability-linked or green finance for eligible energy-saving equipment and site improvements.
– Q: Is the enquiry an application and am I obliged to proceed?
A: No, it’s an information-only eligibility check to get matched with UK lenders, and there’s no obligation to proceed.