Vendor finance

Vendor financing is a combined technology and financing proposition: the vendor supplies machinery, equipment or technology and we provide the right asset finance package. Customers gain improved access to cutting-edge machinery, equipment or technology that effectively pays for itself as it is used.

Case study: Lease finance for vending machine supplier in the UK

Our vendor financing packages are powerful tools that – as used as part of your sales process – can grow your business.

Increase your turnover

With an SFS leasing agreement, overcoming the most common barrier to closing a deal - price - becomes easy. We pay you the full price of the equipment when the contract is activated, your customer pays us rentals across the finance period, and you get the opportunity to increase sales in unit volume and value per unit.

Enhance your profitability

Cash price negotiations with your customer can frequently develop into discount conversations. Quoting an affordable SFS rental price minimises the pressure to reduce price, maintains sell price, and delivers greater profits.

Improve your cashflow

Reduce requests for credit terms and associated follow-up resources with an SFS financing product. Simply sit back and enjoy simple administration and immediate payments.

Make the most of your customer base

Maximise the potential of your customer base with end-of-finance notifications and upgrade opportunities.

Faster financing decisions

Close deals faster with SieSmart, our online multi-currency finance application tool and app that provides instant, automated decisions.

Speedy processes

Our range of tools make sure you can finalise deals as quickly as possible. The use of digital platforms and e-signature mean documents are rapidly processed online.

Thousands of UK businesses choose to lease equipment through SFS because of the advantages over other forms of finance. Our tailored financing packages give your customers better access to the machinery, equipment and technology that will increase their productivity and efficiency and help them stay competitive.

Conserves working capital

Equipment and technology purchases could restrict resources. A lease option from SFS allows your customers to direct working capital into other business growth areas like marketing, training and product development.

Upgrade options

SFS financing allows your customer to stay ahead of technology developments and respond competitive pressure. Our packages make it easy to upgrade their equipment - either during, or at the end of the lease - to accommodate rapid change.

Convenience

SFS and the vendor manage the documentation together. We arrange finance that fits the equipment and simplifies the acquisition process, ensuring the agreement terms align with the useful life of the equipment.

Easier budgeting

With a fixed lease payment, you can easily budget for the agreed term without unexpected outgoings, unlike an overdraft or other funding methods.

Future credit

Leasing allows customers to keep existing lines of credit intact for future use.

Tax efficiency

Customers can deduct 100% of rental payments from taxable profits, potentially reducing equipment costs.*

*For more information about tax efficiency please contact us.