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.
Engineering Business Loans: Fast, Flexible Funding Introductions for UK Engineering Teams
Summary: If your engineering business needs funding for machinery, working capital or contract bridging, Fast Business Loans connects you — quickly and without obligation — to specialist UK lenders and brokers. We’re an introducer, not a lender: complete a short enquiry (it’s not an application) and we’ll match you to the lenders best suited to your project. Typical solutions start from £10,000 and can support asset purchases, invoice finance, bridging, R&D cashflow and more. Start your Free Eligibility Check — it takes under 2 minutes.
Why engineering firms turn to Fast Business Loans
Engineering businesses face specific funding pressures: long supplier lead-times, cost-intensive capital expenditure (CNC machines, robotics, test rigs), slow receivable cycles from large contractors and the need to meet ISO or certification costs before receiving milestone payments. Finding the right finance partner — one that understands CAPEX cycles, R&D timetables and defence or supply‑chain billing practices — makes all the difference.
Fast Business Loans specialises in matching UK engineering companies with lenders and brokers who have proven experience in the sector. We assess your needs and introduce you to partners who typically handle industrial equipment finance, invoice finance, bridging and structured funding for projects. Our service is free and obligation-free — the enquiry is used only to match you with suitable providers.
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.
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- Fast matchmaking to specialist lenders and brokers.
- Access to finance options tailored for engineers and manufacturers.
- No fee to use our service; no obligation to proceed once matched.
Tailored finance options for engineering businesses
Different projects require different products. Below is a concise guide to common finance types and how engineering firms typically use them.
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| Finance type | Typical engineering use cases |
|---|---|
| Asset & equipment finance | Purchasing CNC machines, laser cutters, robotics, test equipment; preserving working capital while spreading cost. |
| Secured & unsecured business loans | Working capital for payroll, stock purchases, or short-term investment in capacity. |
| Invoice finance | Unlock cash tied up in invoices from large contractors with extended payment terms. |
| Commercial property finance | Workshops, factories or yard expansion to increase production capacity. |
| R&D tax credit bridging loans | Bridge funding while awaiting HMRC R&D tax credit repayments. |
| Refinance & restructuring | Consolidate hire purchase, vendor finance or high-cost short-term loans into more manageable repayments. |
Typical criteria: providers usually consider company type (limited companies/LLPs), trading history, annual turnover and the asset or contract security available. Fast Business Loans can introduce your business to partners for deals starting from £10,000 upwards.
How our engineering finance matching works
Here’s how you go from enquiry to lender contact — simple and transparent.
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- Quick enquiry: complete a short form detailing your business, the amount and purpose of funding (takes under 2 minutes). This is not an application — it’s information for matching.
- Curated matching: we review your details and select the lenders or brokers on our panel best placed to help your engineering business.
- Introductions: relevant partners will be introduced. They may contact you to gather further information and outline available options.
- Compare & decide: you receive quotes or proposals directly from lenders/brokers and decide whether to proceed. There’s no obligation to accept any offer.
We handle your data securely and only pass it to partners relevant to your request. Your initial enquiry does not affect your credit score — lenders may run checks only after you consent to proceed.
Funding scenarios we support
Precision & CNC workshops
Scenario: an owner wants to replace ageing lathes with CNC automation to win higher-margin contracts. Outcome: asset finance or hire purchase spreads the cost, preserving working capital during the upgrade. We match you with lenders experienced in manufacturing equipment finance.
Civil & structural engineering contracts
Scenario: a contractor is programmed for large projects with milestone payments but needs working capital to mobilise. Outcome: invoice finance or contract-specific bridging helps meet upfront supplier and labour costs while waiting on milestones.
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.
Renewable & energy engineering
Scenario: an engineering firm bidding on retrofit or solar projects needs cash for materials and labour. Outcome: structured project finance or a sustainability loan can bridge costs until customer payments or grants arrive.
Fabrication & welding businesses
Scenario: steel price volatility demands stock finance to purchase raw materials in bulk. Outcome: tailored working capital or asset-backed facilities help secure better supplier pricing and maintain margins.
For more on sector-specific options, see our pillar on engineering business loans, which explains common lender preferences and sector considerations in more detail.
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What engineering leaders value about Fast Business Loans
- Speed: quick introductions reduce the time you spend searching for lenders.
- Sector insight: partners who understand CAPEX cycles, certification costs and contract-based cashflow.
- Flexible amounts: introductions for deals from £10,000 up to multi‑million pound solutions.
- No cost to you: our matching service is free and without obligation.
“Fast Business Loans helped us identify a lender who understood our CNC investment plan. The introduction saved weeks of searching.” — Engineering Director, Midlands Fabrication Ltd.
Eligibility & documentation checklist
Preparing the right information helps partners provide faster, more accurate quotes. Typical documents and details lenders ask for include:
- Company structure (Ltd or LLP) and registration details.
- At least a short trading history; established businesses usually receive broader options.
- Recent management accounts or profit & loss statements (last 12 months).
- Details of outstanding facilities and hire purchase agreements.
- Asset list (make, model, value) for asset finance enquiries.
- Order book or contracts for invoice or contract finance.
- Director IDs and proof of address (may be required at later stages).
Adverse credit, seasonal trading and short trading histories don’t automatically rule you out — we can often introduce you to specialist lenders who consider those circumstances.
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Transparent, no‑obligation support
Fast Business Loans is an introducer — we do not lend money or provide regulated financial advice. Our role is to connect your business with lenders and brokers who can propose finance solutions. Any decision to apply for finance is yours. Lenders make credit decisions and will confirm terms, eligibility and any checks required.
Your enquiry is used solely to match you to appropriate partners. We only share data with lenders/brokers relevant to your request and with your consent. Partners may request additional documentation and may perform credit checks only after you agree to proceed.
Resources for engineering finance decisions
Practical resources to help you prepare and compare options:
- Engineering cashflow forecast template — plan project inflows and outflows before approaching lenders.
- Guide to asset finance vs hire purchase — understand tax, balance sheet and cashflow impacts.
- R&D tax credit bridging guide — bridge funding while awaiting HMRC repayments.
When you’re ready to be introduced to specialist lenders and brokers, request tailored introductions and we’ll match you fast.
Frequently asked questions — Engineering business loans
What loan amounts can engineering firms access through your partners?
Our panel works on a wide range of deals. We typically introduce businesses seeking funding from around £10,000 upwards, and many partners can arrange facilities into the millions depending on the purpose and security available.
How quickly can funds be released once matched?
Speed depends on the product and lender due diligence. Some asset finance and invoice finance deals can complete in days; more complex project finance or property finance can take several weeks. Matching with the right lender reduces delay.
Will submitting an enquiry affect our credit score?
No — your initial enquiry is not a credit application. Lenders may run credit checks only after you explicitly agree to proceed with an offer.
Can you introduce us if we have previous credit issues?
Yes. Because our panel includes specialist lenders and brokers, we can often find partners willing to consider cases with adverse credit. We’ll be upfront about likely options and costs.
Do you charge businesses to use the service?
No. Fast Business Loans is free to use for business owners. Any broker or lender fees are explained by the partner when they make an offer.
What information should I prepare before the broker call?
Prepare recent management accounts, an asset list (if applicable), details of outstanding finance and a brief on the funding purpose and timescales. This helps partners provide accurate proposals quickly.
Ready to strengthen your engineering operations?
Whether you’re upgrading machinery, bridging contract payments or unlocking invoice cash, Fast Business Loans can introduce you to lenders and brokers who specialise in engineering finance. Our process is quick, secure and without obligation.
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Complete the short enquiry and we’ll match your business with the right professionals to take your project forward.
– What types of engineering business finance can you introduce us to?
We connect UK engineering firms to asset and equipment finance, secured and unsecured business loans, invoice finance, commercial property finance, R&D tax credit bridging, and refinance solutions.
– How much can an engineering company borrow through your partners?
Typical facilities start from £10,000 and can scale to multi‑million solutions depending on purpose, turnover and available security.
– How fast can engineering finance be approved and funded?
Introductions are made quickly, with some asset and invoice finance completing in days while complex property or project funding may take a few weeks.
– Will completing the Free Eligibility Check affect our credit score?
No — the enquiry isn’t an application, and lenders will only run credit checks if you decide to proceed.
– Are you a lender, and does it cost to use your service?
We’re an introducer (not a lender) and our matching service is free with no obligation to accept any offer.
– Who is eligible for engineering business loans via your panel?
UK limited companies and LLPs of varying sizes are considered, with broader options for firms that have some trading history and clear funding purposes.
– Can you help if we have adverse credit or a short trading history?
Yes — we can introduce specialist lenders who consider these cases, though terms depend on risk and documentation.
– Can you arrange finance for CNC machines, robotics and test equipment?
Yes, asset finance and hire purchase can fund CNC machinery, laser cutters, robotics and other specialist engineering equipment.
– Can invoice finance help with long payment terms from main contractors?
Yes — invoice finance can unlock cash tied up in receivables to cover materials, labour and mobilisation costs.
– Do you offer R&D tax credit bridging for engineering firms awaiting HMRC repayment?
Yes, partners on our panel provide R&D tax credit bridge loans to smooth cash flow until the refund arrives.