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CW Asset Finance | Vehicle & Equipment Finance Yorkshire

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Can I finance a van?

Yes. Vans and light commercial vehicles are straightforward to finance and are funded by a wide range of lenders. You can usually finance a new or used van, bought from a franchised dealer, an independent trader or in some cases a private seller, with the agreement spread over a term that matches how long you plan to keep it.

Sole traders, limited companies and partnerships can all apply. Hire purchase is the usual route if you want to own the van outright at the end. A finance lease or contract hire can work better if you replace vans on a cycle and would rather hand them back. Deposits vary — some agreements need one, others do not, depending on the lender’s view of the risk.

The main things to watch are total cost and condition. Spreading payments over a longer term lowers the monthly figure but increases what you pay overall, and a cheap high-mileage van can cost more in downtime than it saves in finance. On lease agreements, damage beyond fair wear and tear can trigger end-of-contract charges.

The van secures the agreement, so missed payments put it at risk. Approval is never guaranteed and depends on the lender’s assessment of your circumstances.

Thinking about it for your own business?

Tell us what you are looking to fund and we will search our panel of 60+ lenders. No credit search at this stage, and indicative decisions in as little as 24 hours.

CW Asset Finance is a credit broker, not a lender. Finance is subject to status and lender approval.