Manufacturing and machinery finance

Manufacturing equipment finance

CNC and manufacturing machinery finance.

Spread the cost of CNC machines and production equipment while preserving working capital for materials, people and growth.

UK limited companiesEstablished 2011Independent broker

Finance around your business

Fund the capacity your order book needs.

DCF can arrange finance for CNC lathes, milling machines, machining centres, presses, laser equipment and other production machinery for UK limited companies.

We look at the complete investment: machine specification, supplier, delivery, installation, commissioning and how the equipment supports the business.

Finance is subject to status and lender approval. Deposits, rates, terms and any guarantees depend on your business, the asset and the lender.

What we can help fund

The right asset for the work ahead.

CNC machining equipment

Lathes, mills, machining centres and related production equipment, new or used subject to lender criteria.

Presses and fabrication

Presses, laser cutters, fabrication equipment and other machinery used to increase manufacturing capacity.

Automation and production lines

Robotics, automation and connected equipment can be discussed as part of a wider capital investment.

Your funding options

Ownership or use. Understand the difference.

01

Hire purchase

Spread the purchase cost through an agreed repayment schedule. Ownership can pass to your business once all contractual payments and any option-to-purchase fee have been paid.

Ask us to set out the initial payment, monthly cost, fees and any final payment together, so you can compare the full commitment.

02

Finance lease

Your business uses the asset in return for rentals, while the finance provider retains ownership. End-of-term arrangements depend on the agreement and should be understood before you sign.

We can explain the initial rental, ongoing payments and the options available when the primary term ends.

Explore the detail in our hire purchase, finance lease and contract hire comparison and VAT on asset finance guide.

Make the purchase work

Look beyond the monthly payment.

Useful life and payback

The finance term should make sense for the machine’s age, expected utilisation and productive life.

Installation and commissioning

Identify transport, installation, software, training and commissioning separately so lenders can confirm eligible costs.

Overseas suppliers

Imported machinery needs extra planning around currency, deposits, staged payments and delivery conditions.

Start with the essentials

What to send us.

A supplier quote or listing is a useful starting point. We will confirm which supporting documents the lender needs.

Start your enquiry
  • Machine quotation and detailed specification.
  • Supplier details and whether the equipment is new or used.
  • Delivery, installation and commissioning timetable.
  • Any deposit or staged-payment schedule.
  • Company accounts and recent management information where requested.
  • Explanation of the capacity, contract or efficiency the investment supports.

A clear next step

How it works with DCF.

  1. 01

    Share the project

    Send the machine quote and explain the business case.

  2. 02

    Structure the funding

    We compare suitable HP or finance-lease options.

  3. 03

    Complete lender checks

    We coordinate the credit and asset information required.

  4. 04

    Install the machine

    Funding completes once agreed conditions are satisfied.

Your questions answered

CNC machine finance: frequently asked questions

Can a business finance a CNC machine?

Yes. New and used CNC machinery can potentially be financed for UK limited companies, subject to the business, asset, supplier and lender criteria.

Can used CNC equipment be financed?

Potentially. Age, condition, value, provenance and remaining useful life are important.

Can imported CNC machinery be financed?

Yes, some lenders can consider overseas suppliers, but deposits, currency, shipping and delivery conditions need planning.

Read about imported machinery finance

Can installation be included in the finance?

Some associated costs may be eligible depending on lender and structure. Ask the supplier to itemise them.

Can finance help when a new contract requires more production capacity?

Potentially. The contract or order book can help explain the commercial reason for the investment, although finance remains subject to underwriting.

HP or finance lease for CNC equipment?

Both may be available. The appropriate route depends on ownership plans, cash flow and lender terms.

Let’s talk about your next purchase

Bring us the plan. We will do the legwork.

Based in Kent and supporting limited companies across the UK. Tell us what you need and we will explore suitable lenders on our panel.

Direct Commercial Finance Ltd is a commercial finance broker, not a lender. Finance is subject to status and lender approval.